Are you looking for ways to save money on family fun, recreational activities and vacation? We have tons of ways to have fun on a budget.
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If you need Inexpensive Summer Activities for kids and families this year, we’ve got 13 great recreation ideas you’ll love. Most of these activities are perfect for kids and adults. As Covid restrictions ease you should be able to find some safe and fun activities for your kids this year. It’s June and school’s out …what do you do to help your kids have healthy fun in the summer? Is it an afternoon at the movies, a visit to …
If you want to know how much an Arby’s Roast Beef sandwich is supposed to weigh, just read our story. What would you do if you got 30% less than you paid for? We got “ripped off,” but got it resolved quickly. We had just completed a Once-A-Month cooking day (read more here) where Annette (with help from the rest of us) prepares between 10 and 17 dinner meals which we store in the freezer for use later in …
Discover unique and inexpensive vacation souvenir ideas to help you remember your travels in style. From classic keepsakes to quirky finds, we’ve got you covered. Let’s dive in and explore the world of vacation travel souvenirs and mementos! We’ve broken this list into the following 7 categories: INEXPENSIVE SOUVENIR IDEAS These cheaper souvenir ideas can be found at almost any vacation destination you visit. Keychains A keychain with a special design or representing the place you visited can be …
There are LOTS of blogs written about fun things to do when you’re bored. So, we wanted to put a new twist on that, and offer you a list of productive things to accomplish in this season of staying home more than normal. We’ve broken this list of productive activities into 9 categories: 1) Money Activities (5 ideas) If you’re bored, why not do something that will help you reach your financial goals? These ideas may take some time …
Spring Activities – if you’re looking for fun spring activities for families this is the place. Spring is a time full of awesome and affordable recreational events. It’s the time for plants and trees to come back to life. And in many parts of the country families can be outside to enjoy the more temperate weather and outdoor activities. If we just look ahead at the upcoming calendar & holidays there are plenty of opportunities for fun on the …
Are you looking for family date night ideas that are fun, but don’t cost an arm and a leg? Sometimes inexpensive Fun Recreation Ideas are hard to find. These days it’s easy to spend a significant amount of money on date night or date day. Families often overspend their recreation budget, thinking they can’t cut these expenses and still have a good time. But we challenge that notion. There are hundreds of ways to enjoy family time or a …
This Special Occasions Tips Page contains a growing list of money-saving tips from our readers to help you save time and money on special occasion expenses. Free Post Cards for Special Occasions I have five great-grandchildren whom I stay in touch with by sending postcards. I never purchase the postcards, instead, I make them out of photos, the fronts of cut-off greeting cards, cut-out cereal box graphics or any kind of interesting boxes. Last week I sent out a postcard …
Chick-fil-A has an annual Cow Appreciation Day – sometimes called “Dress LIke a Cow Day” others call it “Chick-fil-a Day.” It occurs each year at the beginning of July. And it is celebrated by more than 1.8 million people. 2023 Cow Appreciation Day Has Been Canceled Posted on ChickFilA.com in 2023: Chick-fil-A® restaurants are not hosting Cow Appreciation Day this year, but the Cows are back in new and exciting ways. To learn more about the celebration, visit playCodeMoo.com. The following …
Have you ever gotten a Sonic Drink Special during daily Sonic Happy Hour? Sonic is America’s Drive-In fast-food restaurant. They serve up Happy Hour deals every day (Monday – Sunday) between 2 and 4 pm. We confirmed this information and updated it in June of 2021. Download a .pdf of the most recent Sonic Menu & Happy Hour Info We drive by a Sonic location several times each week. But it wasn’t until a few months ago that we …
Discover the amazing world of Restaurant Hacks. You’ll find lots of awesome tips and tricks to save money when eating out or getting takeout! Treat yourself to scrumptious meals without breaking the bank by using these insider secrets. We love eating meals at home, but once in a while, a meal out at a restaurant is a wonderful treat. And what makes it even more special is when you can get the same meal for a discounted price. Please, …