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How to Use Freebies for Family Fun

It is possible to have a year full of family fun for free or nearly free. It is all in what you know and how you do your research. Take advantage of the following free family fun opportunities. Free Movies There are a number of ways that you and your family can enjoy free movies. The first is through free movie screenings. Movie studios like to test out an audience’s reaction before a film is released to the general public. To do this, they offer free movie screenings. Sometimes you will be asked for your opinion, usually by filling out … Continue reading →

Last Minute Summer Fun the Frugal Way

It seemed as though we woke up one day and realized that summer vacation was almost over. My husband finally got some time off, so we planned some vacation time. Of course, we tried to do it as frugally as we could. Here are some of the ways that we saved. We chose local attractions, within two hours drive. This way, we wouldn’t have to spend money on accommodations, which can be a significant cost when you a family of five. Most hotels will not accommodate families of more than four in a regular hotel room, which means you either … Continue reading →

Frugal Living Week in Review: April 7th Through April 13th

This past week it has been all about maximizing your savings and keeping as much of your hard earned money working for you. Check out these great articles for the Frugal Living Blog week in review: April 7th through April 13th. April 7th Turning Trash into Treasure How would you like a cool desk for your home? Follow the adventures of a friend who calls herself the “Trash Queen” as she turns another found piece of trash into a real treasure for her home. Rainy Day Activities April showers may bring may flowers, but they can also bring bored kids. … Continue reading →

Free Kids Activities at Lowes

A while ago I brought you information about kids workshops at the Home Depot. These workshops are free for kids, and are generally held on one or more Saturdays in the month. Well, now I want to talk about the free kids activities at the Lowe’s home improvement store. The projects offered by Lowe’s for their Build and Grow Clinics are quite impressive. You won’t find any plain wooden boxes here. There are two upcoming workshops this month that look interesting. (Lowe’s offers the activities every two weeks.) The first is an art house! I’m not sure if the ants … Continue reading →

Keeping Your Children from Feeling Deprived

A few weeks ago, we had some new neighbors come over for a visit with their children. The kids are all about the same ages and number as our own, and they had a great time playing together as the adults chatted about the neighborhood. As we showed the neighbors around our home, we passed through the family room on the way to our outdoor porch. One of the children told one of my children, “My TV is bigger than yours.” Now, I’m sure that the child meant no harm by that statement, but as a parent, I had to … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Backyard Swing

Forget those expensive play-sets that cost thousands of dollars. With a few simple instructions, you can build your own. My husband and I have been seriously thinking about saving up for one of those wooden play sets. You know the ones? They come with everything from towers and rock walls to traditional swings and slides. The kids have been spending more time outdoors since we moved to a house with a large backyard, so a play set made sense. Those sets are big investments to make, so our decision would not be made lightly. We do have a couple of … Continue reading →

Frugal Kids: Free Home Depot Workshops

Looking for something fun and frugal on a Saturday? Why not try a free Home Depot Workshop? If you have a child like mine who loves to build or do crafts, you’ll love the Home Depot Workshops. They are a great way to give your child the opportunity to participate in these pint-sized “How-to Clinics.” These clinics are designed specifically for kids from ages 5 through 12, and are offered on the first Saturday of each month. There is absolutely no cost, and kids can drop in anytime between 9 a.m. and noon. An adult will need to bring the … Continue reading →