I recently celebrated a birthday and was surprised by how much I was able to do for very little money. I thought I’d share with you what I did and offer some tips on ways to plan a great birthday on the cheap. My birthday was on a Saturday, but I wanted to get an early start, so I started the … [Read more...] about Celebrate your birthday with freebies and deals
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Cheap summer fun for kids of all ages
Most parents learn about child development as they go. Moms, dads, grandmas and grandpas try to tailor plans that keep everyone happy — but anyone who has spent more than a few minutes around little ones knows that children's attention spans are short. Sometimes parents (and teachers) can run out of … [Read more...] about Cheap summer fun for kids of all ages
8 ways to find free and cheap movies
Movies can be expensive, especially if you want to see the latest release on Friday or Saturday night. Add a soft drink and popcorn, and the cost can easily rise to $20 per person. At that price, you won't see many flicks -- blockbuster or art film. True frugalistas, however, know that you can see … [Read more...] about 8 ways to find free and cheap movies
Great free site for entertainment news
We want to introduce you to our friend, Jane Boursaw, and more specifically to her entertaining entertainment website, Reel Life With Jane. Reel Life With Jane is packed with news and reviews of family-friendly movies and TV shows, as well as celebrities and all things pop culture. As part of our … [Read more...] about Great free site for entertainment news
Free concert, show and event tickets for military
We can't thank our troops enough for their service and sacrifice. However, the Veterans Ticket Foundation (VTF) is, at least, making sure they're enjoying quality time with their loved ones at various entertainment events for FREE. Every day, there are shows, concerts and events with empty seats -- … [Read more...] about Free concert, show and event tickets for military
5-plus places to find free and legal music
This is a good time to have an insatiable appetite for music. There are more ways than ever to listen to a wide variety of music for free or very little money, and the future will only bring more. Use free services to explore new artists and, in some cases, share them with your friends. Just one … [Read more...] about 5-plus places to find free and legal music
Discount NASCAR tickets
Attention Race Fans: Walmart is selling four NASCAR Sprint Cup tickets for $99. The deal, which is for most races, also includes four hot dogs and four sodas, plus a program. The dogs and drinks alone would cost you more than $20 at many tracks, so this is a great deal. In fact, this package can … [Read more...] about Discount NASCAR tickets
Get free – and legal – music and audiobooks
I love music, and I have always spent money on it. It is one of the things that I try to work into my budget, no matter what else is going on. In my search for new music, I have found a lot of sources of free music. That's great, because it can be hard to spend money on something that you have … [Read more...] about Get free – and legal – music and audiobooks
4 spring break staycations for frugal families
When I was in school, my parents worked full time and taking a week off for spring break wasn't always possible. Instead, they would take a day or two off during the spring break week and we'd do fun things in town. If you'll be spending spring break in your city instead of jetting off to an exotic … [Read more...] about 4 spring break staycations for frugal families
5 low-cost St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids
With its emphasis on drinking and debauchery, St. Patrick’s Day can seem like a holiday more suited to adults than little ones. But these fun activities can make being Irish (or pretending to be!) a family affair. Dye things green. This is an easy one – simply add a few drops of green food … [Read more...] about 5 low-cost St. Patrick’s Day activities for kids
Free hands-on craft workshops for kids
If your kids love to get their hands dirty, they've got ample ways to get creative on the cheap. During free hands-on craft workshops offered at major retailers, they can assemble Lego creations, build their own birdhouses and jewelry boxes, turn clay pots into animals or decorative gifts and more, … [Read more...] about Free hands-on craft workshops for kids
4 ways to experience fine arts on the cheap
Fine arts events are great ways to fill up your weekend, enrich your life and expose yourself to new things. But tickets to a symphony or theater performance can easily top $100 apiece – or more. Thankfully, a little strategizing can help get you into fine-arts events without emptying your wallet. … [Read more...] about 4 ways to experience fine arts on the cheap
