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Paramount+ Showtime 50% off for the year

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Here's a streaming TV deal just in time for football season and colder weather! Paramount+ streaming service has an amazing deal happening right now, but hurry because it ends September 23, 2024. New or former subscribers can get Paramount+ for $2.50 per month for an ENTIRE YEAR … [Read more...] about Paramount+ Showtime 50% off for the year

Enjoy Kids’ Birthday Party for Under $100 at Chuck E. Cheese

Say cheese! Chuck E. Cheese is giving parents much to smile about with its new, more affordable birthday package.The family-friendly pizzeria is one of the most popular destinations for kids' birthday parties — with more than half a million celebrations being held there annually.And, for … [Read more...] about Enjoy Kids’ Birthday Party for Under $100 at Chuck E. Cheese

Healthy school lunches kids won’t toss in the trash

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If your child regularly brings their lunch to school, you've faced the "what to pack" dilemma. You want to pack something nutritious, but you also need to be sure your kids will eat it. A thrown-out lunch does nothing for your child's health or your wallet; it's basically cash in the trash.Here … [Read more...] about Healthy school lunches kids won’t toss in the trash

Save on back-to-school shots, sports exams

The kids soon head back to school and you’ve already shelled out money for new clothes and school supplies. Now you need to come up with more cash for sports physicals and back-to-school vaccinations. Here are some tips that might help you save on those expenses. Visit your primary care … [Read more...] about Save on back-to-school shots, sports exams

16 life hacks using pool noodles and other summer clearance items

Now is the perfect time to reuse pool noodles and other end of the year clearance items! Here are a few great ways that you can get more bang for your buck on items that are already cheap! The bargainista part of me just loves all those end-of-season sales. I get bargain-priced holiday … [Read more...] about 16 life hacks using pool noodles and other summer clearance items

Giant backyard games you can build yourself

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Giant backyard games are a great time to spend time with family and friends! You can't go wrong with any of these amazing options! Game time is fun, but for bigger fun, you need bigger games. You may have seen those giant outdoor games made from ordinary board games. These are perfect … [Read more...] about Giant backyard games you can build yourself

Top 10 DIY outdoor toys and summer activities for kids

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Here are our best ideas for summer activities for kids that lets them spend summer as it was meant to be enjoyed — playing outside. These DIY activities give your kids the chance to be creative and make their own toys from common household supplies or very modest investment. You don't have to head … [Read more...] about Top 10 DIY outdoor toys and summer activities for kids

9 ways to take a bite out of road trip food costs

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Do you have a road trip coming up? Here are some of the best road trip food ideas to keep costs low! Spend time making memories - not on expensive food items! You’ve planned your road trip, mapping out a route, identifying campgrounds or affordable lodging and picking key attractions to … [Read more...] about 9 ways to take a bite out of road trip food costs

Back to school: Is it time for your student to have a phone?

With a son going into fifth grade, I’m one of the few holdouts among the class parents who hasn’t given into peer pressure and gotten my child a smartphone. I have my reasons, most notably among them, he hasn’t asked for one ... yet.Truth be told, I also don’t think he’s ready for the … [Read more...] about Back to school: Is it time for your student to have a phone?

Recycle school supplies and backpacks at Staples for bonus savings

Now that school's over and summer's officially here, what do you do with last year's school gear and supplies?Rather than just throwing them out, families can put them to good use by recycling them at Staples. And, in return, Staples will give them a special discount to use on buying new … [Read more...] about Recycle school supplies and backpacks at Staples for bonus savings

Hiking with kids: How to have family fun outdoors

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The weather is beautiful, and you want to get outdoors with your family, away from TV and video games. Lace up those walking shoes and take the kids on a hike. Look for a big park, a nature preserve or a designated open space with trails that's a short drive from home and hit the road.Wait, you … [Read more...] about Hiking with kids: How to have family fun outdoors

21 fun ideas for kids on summer break

School Break. Spring Break. Summer Break. Fall Break. The terms excite students across the country but also can instill dread in the minds of the parents of school-age children everywhere. Days or weeks in a row with no school. What can you possibly do to prevent hearing "I'm bored" over and over … [Read more...] about 21 fun ideas for kids on summer break

Watch The Sneetches movie with your child at home and get paid

Want to watch a new movie at home with your child…and get paid for it? Read on to learn how!Preview Free Movies is recruiting audiences to a private screening of the upcoming feature film, The Sneetches, on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The screenings will take place in your own home, on … [Read more...] about Watch The Sneetches movie with your child at home and get paid

What to include in a minimalist wedding registry

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One of the things I struggled with the most while planning my wedding was registering for gifts. My fiancée and I are both past 30. We have a stocked kitchen. Our home lacks for nothing, really. Then there is the issue of space. We already live in a small space and don't have much room for more … [Read more...] about What to include in a minimalist wedding registry

Military families get free museum admission across U.S.

Taking an entire family to a museum can run into the three figures. But military families can get a big break thanks to Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families and the Department of Defense.The program offers FREE admission to more … [Read more...] about Military families get free museum admission across U.S.

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