It’s summer time, and we’re thinking of picnics. Feeding a crowd can get expensive, so check out our ideas for summer picnics on a budget. With a little planning, it’s easy to pull together the makings for a picnic from supplies you probably already own. With our tips, a cardboard box becomes a cheap cooler, […]
Family fun
No Time? Let Your Computer Read Books to Your Kids
Is your life so crazy you don’t even have time to read a story book to your kids? That’s so sad! But they don’t have to miss out just because you’re crazy-busy! StoryTimeForMe.com has 31 FREE children’s books that the site “reads” aloud to your children. You don’t have to download any special software to listen […]
State Parks Pass Saves Money for Folks Who Go Exploring
Give yourself a “green” gift or give one to the hiker, mountain biker, fisherman (or woman), camper or other outdoors-lover in your life. Buy a Colorado State Parks Pass! It’s a great deal, says Deb Frazier of Colorado State Parks. For one thing, it’s $7 per car now to enter a state park (and there are 42 […]
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 […]
U.S. Olympic Training Center Sports Free Tours, Athletes in Action
The United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs gives visitors to the city a unique look at the lives and training regimens of future (and current) Olympic athletes. FREE admission, FREE tours and a FREE visitors center focus on the past accomplishments and the future goals of American athletes. Swimmers, cyclists, archers, gymnasts, boxers, volleyballers and others live […]
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 […]
Air Force Academy Ranks High Among Attractions
The U.S. Air Force Academy just north of Colorado Springs is one of the Pikes Peak region’s top attractions. It’s particularly popular with summer visitors, and much of it is accessible when classes are not in session. And it’s FREE. The visitors’ center is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, except major holidays, and includes a […]
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 […]