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Get Rid Of Technology Once In a While

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As parents we are all looking for ways to keep our children busy. As single parents the evenings are short and there is so much to do, we need something to occupy the kids so we don’t feel quite so guilty for working on the report for work or doing another three loads of laundry and scrubbing the bathroom. Unfortunately, for most of us, the easiest entertainers are electronic. We plop the kids in front of a movie or allow them some extra video game time so we can get done what we need to do. I’m not saying that … Continue reading →

RootsTech 2012 Sessions for Beginners – Day Three

RootsTech 2012 will take place on three days in February of this year. There will be more presentations, classes, and sessions going on than one person can possibly manage to attend. Plenty of them are designed for beginning genealogists. RootsTech is a great place to learn more about new ways to do your genealogy research! RootsTech 2012 will take place on February 2, February 3, and February 4, 2012. Each day, there will be several sessions, which can take the form of a class, a presentation, or a hands-on type of experience. In short, there are two basic categories of … Continue reading →

Here Come the Freebies! – Week of September 14, 2011

It is always nice to get something for free. This is especially true if you are on a tight budget, and really don’t have the money to spend on “extras”. Freebies don’t last for very long, though. They either run out, or expire in a short amount of time. If you see something in this list of freebies that you like, then you should hurry to go get it. Do you have a Kindle? If so, then you should check out this huge list of FREE ebooks for the Kindle reader. There are 225 books to choose from, and all … Continue reading →

Ways to Save on a Six Flags Staycation

It’s never a good day when travelers are actually excited to see gas prices hovering near $4. Three dollars and 89 cents for a gallon of unleaded–SCORE!! While the cost of gas has fallen slightly in the last couple weeks, from its highest levels since July 2008, Americans are still paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than a year ago. As a result, families from coast-to-coast continue to restructure their summer vacation plans in order to preserve their household budgets, and still have fun in the sun. That goes double for clans living in and around Chicago. According to … Continue reading →

Free Vacations

Just because you don’t have the budget for it doesn’t mean that you can’t have one! Here are some ways to snag some great free vacations. Explore the city I just got a list of all of the fun and free things that we could do nearby in Philadelphia! There are historic sites, museums, music concerts, walking tours and more that are absolutely free. I also found out that one famous theater opens its doors free to the public for the final dress rehearsal before the show. The rehearsal is just like the normal show, complete with costumes, lights, props … Continue reading →

5 Ways to Spend Less Eating Out on Vacation

Traveling costs can add up. And one of the biggest expenses after air fare is the cost of food on vacation. Here are five ways that you can be frugal when it comes to the cost of dining out when you are out and about. Cook at “home” Depending on where you are staying, you may be able to get away with cooking at home. Most hotels offer a refrigerator free of charge, and you can use it to store lunch meats, milk and other items to feed you your lunch and breakfast. Bread, peanut butter and jelly can be … Continue reading →

Three Ways to Get Free Entertainment

The money used for entertainment is most household seems to be growing year by year. Whereas previous generations listed food as their biggest expense (after housing), for modern families, entertainment costs can rival food expenses. Here are three different ways to get free entertainment. The Library If you haven’t visited your local library in a while then you are really missing out. Of course there are plenty of books to be had, saving you anywhere from $7 to $30 a read. There are also audio books, movies, music and even video games to check out. If you use the library’s … Continue reading →

Free Tools for Father’s Day

If your Dad is like mine, his favorite store is Home Depot. He has been caught drooling over the latest, coolest tool, on numerous occasions. Maybe there’s a tool to help complete that big project or maybe he uses them for work. Use these promotions, to surprise him, for a little less money on Father’s Day. Purchase $50 in Lowes gift cards and they will send you a free tool by mail. You have a choice of a 10 piece precision screwdriver set, 13 inch one speed fit screwdriver, or a two piece pliers set. You will need to print … Continue reading →

Maine Getaways

When people consider getting away for a while most think of exotic locations or ones that provide high entertainment value so their kids won’t complain of being bored. Others are more concerned with price and choose their vacation destinations based on how far they can stretch their dollar. It’s not everyday that you can find a place that meets all those needs. But, that’s exactly what tour operators are touting the state of Maine as: “A reason for all seasons.” New England’s largest state is home to spectacular sights and amazing attractions. And hotels there are now offering equally incredible … Continue reading →

More Ways To Save Money On Vacation

Where will you be spending the Labor Day holiday weekend? The American Automobile Association estimates more than 20 million travelers will hit our nation’s highways and drive more than 50 miles sometime in the next four days. If you are planning to take to the roads this holiday you’ll find gas prices nationwide currently averaging $2.75 for a gallon of self-serve regular. That is down fifteen cents from a month ago and ten cents lower than last year. In my neck of the woods we are shelling out about $2.93 for a gallon of regular unleaded, which I still find … Continue reading →