Summer

Staycation: FREE and Cheap Things to Do Across the Country

May 24, 2011

With the high price of gas right now, many people are opting to forgo the family vacation.  However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time…instead have a Staycation!  You can explore your own city with FREE and inexpensive things to do around town. Yesterday, I posted some of our favorite things to [...]

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Staycation: FREE and Cheap Things to Do in Metro Detroit

May 23, 2011

With the high price of gas right now, many people are opting to forgo the family vacation.  However, that doesn’t mean that you can’t have a good time…instead have a Staycation!  You can explore your own city with FREE and inexpensive things to do around town. Since I live in the metro Detroit, Michigan area [...]

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Borders Kids’ Summer Reading Program: Read 10 books and Get 1 FREE

May 18, 2011

This year, Borders also has a Summer Reader Program with the Double Dog Dare.  All children age 12 and under that read ten books during the summer quality to choose a FREE book from selected titles. You need to complete this printable form and a parent needs to sign that the summer reading challenge was [...]

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Regal Summer Movie Express: $1 Weekday Movies

May 12, 2011

Starting in the beginning of June, you can catch G and PG movies for only $1 at participating Regal Cinemas, United Artists, and Edwards Theaters movie theaters on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 am.

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Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program: Read 8 books, Get 1 FREE

April 7, 2011

The Barnes & Noble Summer Reading program is back again this summer. When your child reads 8 books and documents them in their Journal this summer, s/he can choose a FREE book from the list on the back of the journal. The program is aimed at 1st through 6th graders. Here are …

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KidsBowlFree.com: Bowl for FREE this Summer

April 7, 2011

Are you already looking ahead to summer and you want to find cheap activities the entire family can do together?  When you register with KidsBowlFree, kids can get 2 FREE games of bowling every day this summer at participating centers. Plus, you can purchase a package for $24.95 so that up to four adult family [...]

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Summer Fun Without Spending a Ton

June 25, 2010

Thanks to guest poster, Kathryn Katz, for these great tips on how to have a fun summer without breaking the bank! No money, no worries you can still have fun with your family this summer. A limited amount of cash should not prevent you from spending quality time with your loved ones – be creative, [...]

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Bank of America Museums on Us – 1st Weekend of Every Month

April 30, 2009

If you have a Bank of America credit card, ATM card, or check card, Bank of America offers free admission to over 120 museums the first weekend of each month (which is this weekend). Click here to find a museum near you.Bank of America has added over 40 new institutions and more states to the [...]

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