Shaving Cream + Food Coloring = Awesome Shower Paint
Friday, January 20, 2012
I found this idea on Pinterst (of course) by a blogger at Having Fun at Home. It’s the perfect activity for fighting cabin fever. Or, in my case, it’s great for calming down and bringing focus to a hyperactive preschooler. It was incredibly simple to set up and even easier to clean…yet it kept my [...]
FREE DVD Rentals from Blockbuster and Redbox
Monday, November 1, 2010
The weather is turning colder and I can think of a better excuse to get cozy together and watch a DVD. If you’re thinking the same thing, here are a few options for FREE rentals:
Stop by Blockbuster Express Kiosk and use code 1MNDY for a FREE movie. This code is only good today, 11/1.
Register on the Redbox [...]
Host a Tasting on the Cheap
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Originally posted 1/27/10
I’m a strong advocate that parents need plenty of “me time”. But, that can sometimes be difficult when you’re on a tight budget. After instituting a spending diet for my own family, I’ve been even more diligent in looking for affordable ways to have fun. One idea I thought of was to host [...]
Theater Makes for Affordable Entertainment Year Round
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
As a full-time mom with a young family, I am constantly looking for inexpensive sources of entertainment. I get extra excited when summer rolls around because there are so many things to do for FREE.
But while wearing my professional PR hat, I’ve learned that affordable entertainment isn’t just for summer spectators. One of my clients [...]
Enjoy the Arts for FREE with Target
Friday, July 16, 2010
Target invites you and your family to see more of the arts while spending less. So, don’t miss the Target Arts & Wonder Free Family Event, July 16-18, at a museum or performing arts institution near you. Click here to learn more and find a participating location near you.
Score $5 Child Sea World Tix w/ Proceeds going to Wildlife Conservation
Friday, June 18, 2010
If you’re planning a vacation to Sea World this summer, you can get a child’s ticket for just $5. Here are the details:
Now through December 31, 2010, when U.S. residents purchase a full-price adult admission, children ages 3-12 receive a ticket to SeaWorld for only $5.00. The best part: 100% of the proceeds will be [...]
Get 10-Cent Movie Tickets from Fandango
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, Fandango is giving away 10 cent tickets through its facebook and twitter pages. Here’s how it works: Fandango will post a coupon code on their status update sporadically throughout the day, with a limit to how many times it can be used. If you’re able to get the code and [...]
Kroger Shoppers Get FREE Redbox Code
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Kroger shoppers, get a FREE Redbox rental code when you purchase any three Pepsi, Hershey, Frito-Lay or Orville Redenbacher products. *Promo code will print with register receipt. Offer valid 5-9-10 to 5-9-11 at participating Kroger locations. Purchases must be made in a single transaction. See in store signage for complete list of participating products.
Don’t forget, by [...]
Free (or nearly free) Things to Do
Friday, May 21, 2010
Bellow is a list of some great–and cheap–things you and your family can enjoy. I’m always looking for new ideas too, so if you have additional suggestions, feel free to leave me a comment. Also, don’t forget to use your Entertainment Book for more savings.
Kerasotes Movie Theaters
Participating Kerasotes movie theaters offer the $5 Buck Club. [...]
Get Free (or Deeply Discounted) Movie Tickets
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
I absolutely love going to the movies, but I just can’t justify spending $7 or more…especially when hubby and I go together. That’s why I’m always searching for ways to save at the movies. Some easy ways to save include purchasing an Entertainment book, which is full of great coupons, including money savers for local [...]





