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AARP offers lots of free online games & quizzes — open to all
Everyone loves playing games, no matter their age.Even though the organization is intended for those 50 or older, AARP offers lots of online games for all to enjoy, including Mahjongg, solitaire, word and arcade games. Even within each category, there are multiple versions of each … [Read more...] about AARP offers lots of free online games & quizzes — open to all
9 ways to rack up savings on magazines
You browse through the piles of beauty magazines at the hair salon and wish the dentist's office had better (and newer) choices of magazines. So where can you get a good deal on magazine subscriptions for yourself? Living on a budget does not mean you have to do without glossies and other 'zines. … [Read more...] about 9 ways to rack up savings on magazines
AMC Theatres: Stubs A-List offers 3 movies every week for low monthly fee
AMC Theatres added a third tier to its loyalty program Stubs last year. And it offers blockbuster savings for frugal film fanatics.Going to the movies can quickly become an expensive night out, when you add up the cost of tickets and concessions. However, the movie theater chain has made it … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres: Stubs A-List offers 3 movies every week for low monthly fee
Get discounted concert & show tickets at Ticketmaster
Concerts and shows can be very expensive. With many so tickets priced sky-high, fans just can't afford to attend. Ticketmaster, the largest ticket seller in the United States, is trying to help ease the cost with its Ticket Deals site.The discount categories include "Broadway's Big Deals", … [Read more...] about Get discounted concert & show tickets at Ticketmaster
7 strategies for frugal urban living (no cheapskates allowed)
The cost of living in a major metropolitan area runs higher than average. Frugal urban living is the ultimate oxymoron because there are just so many fun ways to spend money.Consumer temptations abound in the city. From parking and lattes to fashion and entertainment, the cosmopolitan … [Read more...] about 7 strategies for frugal urban living (no cheapskates allowed)
Best cloud storage for photos and music
If you’re like most Americans, you have hundreds of photos, videos and songs scattered among your cellphone, computer, tablet and whatever other devices you own.In recent years, cloud storage options have made it easier to share and organize your multimedia content. With your documents on the … [Read more...] about Best cloud storage for photos and music
12 ways to save at amusement parks
Whether your local amusement park is open year-round or just for the summer, it's usually a grand place to escape with family and friends. Though these parks supply a full day of fun, it comes at a cost... sometimes substantial enough to leave you queasy before setting foot on that super-colossal … [Read more...] about 12 ways to save at amusement parks
Free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime Video Streaming
If you're not already an Amazon Prime member, this is the perfect time of year to try it out free for 30 days. You can binge-watch your shows and then decide before the 30 days are over if you want to cancel Prime (and pay nothing) or continue it.During the 30 day free trial you can take … [Read more...] about Free 30-day trial of Amazon Prime Video Streaming
28 places to find free entertainment and workshops
Want to shine a spotlight on good times? Family fun takes center stage with these no-cost options. Here are a variety of ways to watch movies and TV shows, take a class, earn gift cards or find movies, music and more, all for free!Movies & TV Get a chance at passes to free movie … [Read more...] about 28 places to find free entertainment and workshops
Baby’s first circus free, thanks to Ringling Bros.
Welcoming a new baby home can be like a three-ring circus -- filled with lots of excitment and animals (stuffed, of course.) There are so many first-time experiences that await a newborn, including his or hers first circus. Thanks to Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, your baby can get a ticket … [Read more...] about Baby’s first circus free, thanks to Ringling Bros.
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
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
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