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4 Ways to Deal with the High Cost of Kids Sports and Activities

Today, it is not surprising to hear that parents are spending anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 a year per child on sports, dance or other activities. In some cases, that amount can be even higher, when there are several children in the family and each are taking several activities at a time. According to financial guru Dave Ramsey, “some parents can spend up to $10,000 a year funding their child’s athletic pursuits.” Why is the cost so high these days? First of all there is equipment that parents much purchase, everything from figure skates or hockey skates, to baseball equipment … Continue reading →

Five Free Fun Ideas Your Family Probably Isn’t Doing

By now you know how to save money on family fun, but are you really taking advantage of all of the fun family free stuff that is out there? There are plenty of things to do, to see and to learn that can be geared toward the different talents and interests of yourself, your kids and the family as a whole. If your family isn’t doing them, you could be losing out on a lot of free fun. 1. Join free classes and clubs. There are a number of free classes and clubs out there, just waiting for someone to … Continue reading →

Free After School Games

Your kids can have fun after school or on the weekends without the expense of organized activities. In fact these games will nurture creativity and build social skills. Use toys and objects that you already have, so you won’t have any additional expense. The best part is that these driveway games can be changed and adapted according to the number of kids available and their ages, as well as the time that you have available. While the weather is still nice, I find that homework goes much easier if the kids get a chance to run off some energy before … Continue reading →

Inclusive Fun for Kids With Special Needs

Parents who have kids with special needs quickly discover that the majority of playgrounds were not designed to accommodate all children. Here is a brief list of places to play, and have fun, that do include kids who have special needs. We need more of these! Sky High Sports is an indoor playground with plenty of trampolines to bounce on and some foam pits to jump into. The Sky High Sports in Naperville, Illinois, sets time aside for kids who have special needs. On the first Tuesday of every month, from 3:00 in the afternoon until 6:00 in the afternoon, … Continue reading →

The High Cost of School and Activity Fees

This year, our school district is charging activity fees for its students. This means that if any students want to participate in after school sports or other activities, they must first pay a fee. The amount of the fee depends on the child’s level in school. So, an elementary student who wants to participate in a school activity must pay $25, a middle school student must pay $50, and a high school student must pay $75 per year. Granted, these aren’t astronomical fees, and this particular fee gives a free pass to all activities, but they aren’t the only fees … Continue reading →

Sky High Sports Has Time for Kids With Special Needs

Sky High Sports is an indoor playground that is located in Illinois. The unique part of this particular fun center is that it has tons of trampolines that have been designed for kids to jump up and down on. The first Tuesday of every month is set aside for children who have special needs to enjoy the playground. Depending on where you live, playgrounds designed for kids who have special needs may be few and far between. Not all indoor play facilities have owners who have a good understanding of what they need to do in order to accommodate all … Continue reading →

Coupons for White Castle, Einstein Bros, Carl’s Jr, and More!

School has started, and it won’t be long before extra-curricular sports activities begin. Many families find themselves rushing from game to game, and teaching their kids how to juggle time spent on homework with time spent at practice. These are the nights when fast food looks like the easiest option for dinner. Here are some deals that can help you to save some money on dining out. Carl’s Jr just started advertising their Memphis BBQ Burgers. They also have a coupon for $1.00 off any size combo of their Memphis BBQ Burger. The coupon doesn’t expire until November 30, 2012, … Continue reading →

Free Fun in the Sun!

It’s summertime. I am finally out of school for a few weeks and Logan and I are taking advantage of it! We have been playing and playing hard! There are so many things I want to do with him before school starts up and our time is limited again. But, as all single parents know, money doesn’t grow on trees, so we are forced to get a little creative with our fun since so many activities cost money these days. Logan loves to be outside. I’d love to be able to put him in all of the summer sports camps, … Continue reading →

Getting Hand Me Down Children’s Clothing for Free

Used items can make a difference between having something and not having it or being financially secure versus being greatly in debt. When those used items are hand me downs that you get for free, your financial outlook gets even better. Some of my favorite types of hand me downs are baby and children’s clothing. Because children grow so fast, the clothing is often in great condition and style. Plus, outfitting a kid by buying new can get expensive rather quickly. Times that by the number of kids you have, and things can quickly add up. There are a couple … Continue reading →

Free Kids Sports and Activities

Two of my children are at that age where extracurricular sports and other activities are coming in to play. Some of these activities can costs thousands of dollars per year for each kid. That is a lot of money that could be spent paying down debt or for other expenses such as food or rent. Don’t worry, though, if you can’t keep up with the costs but still want your kids to be able to have the various valuable experiences. There are a number of ways of getting these things for free. Try School Sponsored Activities Schools usually offer so … Continue reading →