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
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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
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
6 fun, free (or nearly free) date ideas
Budget dates can be better than those at fancy restaurants. The emphasis on relating and innovating rather than impressing creates a low-pressure situation that gives you a chance to build chemistry and develop memories. The following free or cheap date ideas are heavy on relating and light on the … [Read more...] about 6 fun, free (or nearly free) date ideas
Create sweet Valentine’s Day crafts using photos
Between digital cameras, cellphones, and an influx of school portraits, most of us have tons of great photos. And where are they? Stuck in a drawer or, more likely, in a computer file. If you have these great shots, you should use them. Print them out and make some simple, inexpensive Valentine's … [Read more...] about Create sweet Valentine’s Day crafts using photos
Landmark Theatres offers $8 value tickets
We know this deal isn't exactly "cheap", but, if you love independent films, it's a great way to save money. Landmark Theatres offers a Film Aficionado Ticket Book with 25 discounted tickets -- only $8 per ticket. Yes, that comes to $200 per book. However, you're saving as much as 25% off regular … [Read more...] about Landmark Theatres offers $8 value tickets
Free & cheap admission to museums and cultural attractions
It's almost time for one of my favorite deals: Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day Live! will take place on Saturday, September 29, 2012. On Museum Day Live!, you can print an admission ticket good for free admission for you and a guest to one of hundreds of museums across the U.S. The Museum Day … [Read more...] about Free & cheap admission to museums and cultural attractions
Get free tickets and more when you volunteer
Volunteering to help clean up local parks or feed the homeless is a feel-good thing to do, plus it helps your community. You may not know that there are many other ways to volunteer where you can get more material benefits, too. In some cases, you might see shows for free or get discounts, or gain … [Read more...] about Get free tickets and more when you volunteer
Free and cheap crafts and classes for adults
Whether you're looking for decorating ideas for your home, camping how-tos or scrapbooking techniques, you've got quite a few ways to try something new on the cheap. During hands-on craft events and expert-led workshops at major retailers, you can participate in jewelry-making demos, find out how to … [Read more...] about Free and cheap crafts and classes for adults
Free popcorn refills at AMC and Regal theatres
Did you know AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas offer a FREE refill (during the same visit) on a large popcorn? It's a smart move for budget-conscious families or friends. Why pay for two or three small popcorns, when you can share one for less money? We've even witnessed some super-prepared parents … [Read more...] about Free popcorn refills at AMC and Regal theatres
