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10 best shopping apps for Black Friday deals 2023

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Are you getting excited about all of the Black Friday deals that are headed your way? More likely, you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant sneak peeks, early bird deals and Black Friday email blasts flooding your inbox and mailbox this year.Don’t worry about missing out. Phone shopping … [Read more...] about 10 best shopping apps for Black Friday deals 2023

11 ways to get free or cheap ski lift tickets

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Skiing and snowboarding may not be cheap hobbies to pick up, but despite the cost of equipment and full-day lift tickets, there are plenty of ways to save money. After all, who wants to pay $200-plus to hit the slopes when they can have the adventure for much less?Follow these tips on getting … [Read more...] about 11 ways to get free or cheap ski lift tickets

Where older kids ski free

Most ski areas offer free or greatly reduced skiing for youngsters up to age 5 or 6, but only a handful extend free skiing to older offspring. That can make taking your school age kids skiing an expensive endeavor. But worry not, plenty of ski resorts around the country have started offering free or … [Read more...] about Where older kids ski free

How to watch college football without cable (2023)

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College football season is one of the most exciting in American sports. With top teams going head-to-head on the gridiron, we have an exciting season ahead! Whether you want to see the current top-ranked team claim the national championship or are cheering for an underdog, follow this updated guide … [Read more...] about How to watch college football without cable (2023)

5 free apps to help improve your fitness

Yes, you can get fit on a budget. Sure, personal trainers do wonders, but there are plenty of ways to improve your fitness without one. Try out these FREE fitness apps on your smartphone to shape up in no time.1.FitOn app The FitOn app is recommended by Katy at Palm Beach on the Cheap, who … [Read more...] about 5 free apps to help improve your fitness

Summer Movie Fun Series at Harkins Theatres offers discounted kids’ flicks

Going to the movies during the summer will always be the perfect pairing, especially for families. It's a fun way to escape the heat and enjoy an action-packed or comical adventure for a few hours. And Harkins Theatres' Summer Movie Fun Series lets frugal families enjoy six weeks of kids' … [Read more...] about Summer Movie Fun Series at Harkins Theatres offers discounted kids’ flicks

Giant backyard games you can build yourself

Game time is fun, but for bigger fun, you need bigger games. You may have seen those giant outdoor games made from ordinary board games. These are perfect for the kids to play with all summer or for pulling out for a summer party. But buying them can cost hundreds. Fortunately, you can … [Read more...] about Giant backyard games you can build yourself

How to save with used outdoor gear this summer

For adventure lovers, the changing of the season marks the beginning of summer outdoor recreation. Whether you're an avid recreationalist or just starting out, you don't have to pay full price for outdoor gear to enjoy the great outdoors.You have many ways to acquire used outdoor gear that can … [Read more...] about How to save with used outdoor gear this summer

Podcasts offer education, entertainment for the whole family

Podcasts are the best of breed: They blend the spontaneity of the radio with the ease of on-demand entertainment. Moreover, they often are educational in a way that makes the listener feel like they have gained something from the interaction.Interested in personal finance? There are podcasts … [Read more...] about Podcasts offer education, entertainment for the whole family

Free and cheap ways to exercise at home

You’ve vowed to get fit, lose weight or build muscle, but a gym membership isn’t for you. Maybe those pricey monthly fees won’t fit in your budget, or you hate people looking at you when you’re sweating your way through a torturous hour on the treadmill. Or perhaps your personal schedule is so … [Read more...] about Free and cheap ways to exercise at home

Posted by Erica Silverstein Filed Under: Fitness · Health

How to start running for fitness

As I write this, I’m nursing sore legs from a half-marathon that I completed two days ago. For most of my life, I’ve been possibly one of the least athletic people on earth and never considered running for fitness. But here I am, a runner with three half-marathons, numerous 5Ks and a 10K under my … [Read more...] about How to start running for fitness

Posted by Jennifer Acosta Scott Filed Under: Fitness · Recreation

6 ways to get a cheap gym membership

The ever-increasing price of gym memberships may have you running for the hills, but if outdoor recreation doesn't give you everything you need in a fitness program, then try these tips to get a great deal on a membership at a gym in your area. Try before you buy With any … [Read more...] about 6 ways to get a cheap gym membership

Start the new year with a First Day Hike

Many American firsts occurred in Massachusetts:  the first Thanksgiving (widely to considered to be in 1621, Plymouth Colony),  the first public school (1635, Boston Latin), the first university (1636, Harvard, in Cambridge) and on and on through the centuries. Among the state's the most … [Read more...] about Start the new year with a First Day Hike

Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you

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For those of us who define "roughing it" as packing our own road-trip food until we arrive at our hotel, camping has never held much appeal. "Glamping" in an RV, on the other hand, seems like a great compromise: Enjoy the beauties of nature without giving up hot showers, electricity and indoor … [Read more...] about Budget-friendly glamping in an RV delivered to you

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