Most parents learn about child development as they go. Caretakers try to tailor plans that keep everyone happy — but anyone who has spent more than a few minutes around little ones knows that their attention spans are short. Sometimes parents (and teachers) run out of ideas and energy. Here are fun, educational ideas from teachers […]
Entertainment
Premier Values Magazine Has Great Coupons for Food, Fun and More
If the current issue of Premier Values magazine shows up in your mailbox, you know it’s packed with good deals. There are discount coupons for some of our favorite restaurants, plus savings on home improvements .Whether you’re painting the house, replacing the carpet or a deck, adding an awning or upgrading your closets, there are deals to […]
Most Valuable Card in Your Wallet? You May Be Surprised!
What’s the most valuable card in your wallet? It may just be your FREE library card. These days, libraries go far beyond just housing books and other reading material. They host free workshops and activities such as computer classes, films and art classes. Almost 91% have free wi-fi. Some provide tickets for free admission to local attractions […]
SpringsGiveaways Has New Deals for You Every Day
Have you checked out ColoradoSpringsGiveaways.com? You should! They have giveaways (translation: FREE), with new stuff every day. For excample, you can win lunch for two at a local restaurant and tickets to the Colorado Springs Philharmonic or other local ticketed event. There’s supposedly a new giveaway contest every weekday, including restaurants, spas, retail shops and entertainment venues. To find […]
National Parks Offer Lots of Free Activities and Entertainment
Vacation Travel Doesn’t Have to Break the Piggybank
Travel can be expensive Here, from our sister site, Living on the Cheap, are some tips to cut costs. 1. Before you go, order a visitors guide from the state tourism board or convention and visitors bureau of the place you will be visiting. Often the guide will have money-saving coupons to local attractions, accommodations […]
Run for Fun and a Cheap Glass of Beer at Jack Quinn’s Irish Pub
Library Express Lets you Check Out Books, DVDs Yourself
Check out Free Current Movies at Any Local Library
OK, you’ve seen “Sound of Music” 50 times … but you want to see it again. Or maybe something more current, like “Hunger Games.” You can borrow older movies for a week, newer ones for three days, from libraries and branches of the Pikes Peak Library District. They’re FREE with your library card. Cheaper than renting […]