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20 Ways to Get Free Entertainment

Free Entertainment is all around us. We just have to reach out for it. 1. Free movie rentals from Redbox. Search for “Redbox codes” online. You’ll get at least one free movie rental a week when using the Redbox video machines. 2. Free Lego Build Event. Each month Lego stores sponsor free building events for ages 6 through 14. Kids can build a new Lego model each month (this month it is a log cabin) and then take it home. 3. Free video games from the library. Chances are that your library is stocked with video games for current systems. … Continue reading →

Preventing Summer Brain Drain

The school year is winding down for millions of students across the country, and while most kids are thrilled to be getting a much needed break from studying, some parents are hoping that summer vacation doesn’t lead to brain drain. Summer learning loss is nothing new; however, it is avoidable. While most parents think summer school is the key to keeping their kids at the head of the class, there are a slew of other activities that can help preserve lessons learned in the course of an academic year. My daughter would rather give up TV and eat nothing but … Continue reading →

Discover the Ocean This Summer: Marine Science Resources

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Marine science is a topic that is very accessible for elementary students who live near the coast. There it happens most naturally, as children head out to play on the beach, find shells, and experiment by building castles and channeling the incoming tide. If you don’t live in a coastal area, getting involved in marine science can be a bit more challenging. For the child or the family who is fascinated by marine science but lives far away from the ocean, try a family visit or a summer camp that focuses on marine ecosystems. Choose between family camps and overnight … Continue reading →

Summer Reading Fun

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When I was little I spent a lot of time at the library. It was right downtown in our foothill village. I could ride my bicycle there myself. I especially loved the summer reading program. When Chris and I first got married we lived in a cozy townhouse in Huntington Beach. The Huntington Beach library was impressive. There were waterfalls inside. It was such a peaceful place to be and I wanted to share it with children. Little did I know that we’d own four houses in three cities in two states before children happened for us. Now that we … 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 Magazines

Magazines, who doesn’t love them? Many have coupons and promotions that help save money on all areas of our lives. They are filled with wonderful ideas on how to make life more enjoyable. What could make magazines any better? Getting them for free, of course. Here’s a bunch I have found recently. Cosmopolitan is offering 4 free issues at startsampling.com. With this magazine, you don’t have to worry about billing or canceling. They will only send you the four issues. More is offering a one year subscription at startsampling.com. You can also click here to subscribe as well. I have … Continue reading →

Free Summer Reading Offers

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Many families, libraries, and schools sponsor and encourage summer reading through programs and incentives. Some businesses are also joining in on encouraging children to read throughout the summer. We have discussed many times the importance of reading and keeping your child’s brain alert during the summer. I have listed a couple of business offers below that might help you get your child fired up and ready to read. While encouraging your child to read, read, read, do not forget to try a little math and science too! Build A Bear Workshop Reading Program Build a Bear Workshop is offering special … Continue reading →

Summer Library Programs

As any frugal person knows, using the library is a great money-saving practice. From books to movies, there is a lot of great entertainment you can get for free at your local library. But summertime is when the library really shines. Longer hours and great summer library programs make the library a good source of fun summer activities for the whole family. And free prizes and activities make the library especially frugal in the summer. Summer reading programs are pretty standard stuff at local libraries. The way that they work is very simple. Kids read a number of books and … Continue reading →

Summer Firefly Fun!

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The two summer months of vacation away from school allow for a lot of fun learning with our children. While I can completely understand the trials and tribulations of being at home for two months straight with your children (mine are screaming right now!), summer is a time that we as parents should try to cherish. The summer months give us the opportunity to learn and grow with our children. Below I listed an idea, or lesson plan for that matter, that I think every family can enjoy together. As a child I can remember the excitement of trying to … Continue reading →

Summer Reading Fun

I’m a big fan of summer reading programs. Many children lose a lot of ground in reading and math skills over the summer. With a little daily practice you can avoid that loss. Besides, when it’s too hot to play, it’s really fun to read a great book in the shade with a glass of lemonade. Our local library offers marvelous incentives to read every year, like free ice cream, free admission to swimming pools, and free toys. They even offer a celebration party for kids who read so many hours during the summer months. As an added plus, the … Continue reading →