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Entertain Kids for FREE on Break

There are dozens of things to do with kids over the holiday break – and many of them are FREE.  First of all,, check the local library schedules for endless entertainment for everyone from toddlers to teens. Go to www.ppld.org  to see what’s happening.  Also, the El Paso County nature centers at Bear Creek and […]

Posted by Linda on March 15, 2020 | Updated January 6, 2020 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family fun · Kids and teens

Fix Healthy School Lunches for Kids

If your child regularly brings their lunch to school, you’ve faced the “what to pack” dilemma. You want to pack something nutritious, but you also need to be sure your kids will eat it. A thrown-out lunch does nothing for your child’s health or your wallet; it’s basically cash in the trash. In addition to […]

Posted by Linda on September 30, 2019 | Updated September 30, 2019 Filed Under: Cooking and recipes · Kids and teens

Teach Kids How to Manage Money

We’ve all heard the horror stories: young people who graduate from college, move back home with their parents, make very little money and mishandle the cash they do earn. As many as 40 percent of millennials still receive financial help from their parents, according to 2015 statistics from a Bank of America report. A recent Pew […]

Posted by Linda on August 13, 2019 | Updated August 9, 2019 Filed Under: Consumer Advice · Financial · Kids and teens

10 Things College Students Should Know About Money

Heading off to college? Congratulations. You’ll be surprised that much of the learning you’ll do over the next four years has less to do with the classroom than with life. If you’re like many young adults, college is the first time you’ll keep your own schedule, plan your own meals, manage your health and pay […]

Posted by Linda on August 3, 2019 | Updated July 30, 2019 Filed Under: Consumer Advice · Financial · Kids and teens

Kids, Make an Egg Carton Mask

Looking for a quick, easy, fun craft to do with bored kids? your kids, your Scout troop, home-shoolers, whatever, will love this easy egg-carton mask project. It’s cheap, too! For full instructions, with illustrations, CLICK HERE. 

Posted by Linda on July 29, 2019 | Updated July 25, 2019 Filed Under: DIY · Kids and teens

Childcare Co-ops Save Money

Even the most enthusiastic parent needs some kid-free time – whether it’s for a night out with the spouse, a lunch with friends or even just a doctor’s appointment. But the expense of paid childcare can be prohibitive for some families. Teens are more available to babysit during the summer months, but it might be […]

Posted by Linda on June 21, 2019 | Updated June 21, 2019 Filed Under: Consumer Advice · Kids and teens · Miscellaneous

Kids Eat for $1.99 at Red Robin on Wednesdays

For a limited time, every Wednesday, Red Robin is offering an entrée from its Kid’s Menu for $1.99 at participating locations. Kids (11 and younger) can chew on their favorite Kids Menu entrée, alongside a Bottomless beverage and side, including steak fries, broccoli, apples, Mandarin oranges and more. The menu includes Red’s Burger, Swirly Twirly […]

Posted by Linda on May 28, 2019 | Updated May 28, 2019 Filed Under: Dining out · Kids and teens

Nature Centers Cater to All Ages

El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center offer a full slate of  events and activities for all ages all year round, including lots of,children’s programs . To locate them, get their schedules and fees, visit www.ElPasoCountyNatureCenters.com.  El Paso County’s Fountain Creek Nature Center and Bear Creek Nature Center events and […]

Posted by Linda on September 23, 2018 | Updated September 21, 2018 Filed Under: Attractions · Family fun · Kids and teens · Nature/outdoors

Clothe Your Kids on a Budget

Kids go through clothes like boxes of Cheerios. We say: Don’t spend a lot of money on play wear and school clothes. By the time kids wear them or use them once or twice, who can tell if they’re new or used anyway? You can find some kids’ clothes in excellent condition at thrift stores […]

Posted by Linda on July 26, 2018 | Updated July 20, 2018 Filed Under: Clothing · Kids and teens

Hiking with Kids Fun, Rewarding

Summertime means plenty of opportunity to get outdoors, away from TV and video games, and enjoy nature at its best. If there is a nature center in your city, check out the programs for both kids and adults – they’re usually FREE or just charge a few bucks to cover costs. But maybe you’d rather […]

Posted by Linda on July 16, 2018 | Updated July 9, 2018 Filed Under: Family fun · Kids and teens · Nature/outdoors

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