School is almost out, so it’s time to plan some frugal fun activities for the kids. How about some free summer bowling? **Updated for 2022** If you’re looking for more to do this summer besides free & low-cost movies and free museums, head to your local bowling alley for some FREE summer bowling. Find these programs at …
Do you have fabulous memories of skating back in the ’80s with your friends? Our roller rink played all the good beats plus it had a disco ball (bonus!). Are you younger than me and don’t know what the heck I’m talking about? Well, lace up your old-fashioned skates or pull on some rollerblades and …
Is spring one of your favorite seasons for family fun? Get some new ideas for you and the kids to do together. All of these spring family fun activities are either free or very low-cost. Happy Spring! With the weather so up and down during these months–sometimes gorgeous and sunny, sometimes cool and rainy–it can …
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these healthy breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner recipes for the whole family. They’re another way to enjoy the Valentine holiday on a budget. All of these are easy recipes for healthy Valentine food for kids. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you make a purchase after clicking on …
Shopping for older kids can be tricky, but most love doing something active–as with these STEM Toys. Move up from building blocks and basic Lego to robotic kits, circuitry boards, and coding. They all make great gifts! Learning should never feel like a chore. Thankfully, educational toys are getting better and better and can no doubt …
Keep your family entertained all season with these free winter activities for kids. Some winters seem to fly by, but we have had others here in the DC area (like Snowmageddon 2009-10) that keep us stuck in the house for days at a time! You start to get really creative with what you have on …