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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Kids, Make an Egg Carton Mask
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Clothe Your Kids on a Budget
Hiking with Kids Fun, Rewarding
Keep Kids Busy with Crafts on Vacation Days
We love ideas for cheap kids’ activities and homemade toys. The creativity used to make handmade toys is fun in itself. Plus, using household items is a good way to reuse and recycle stuff you already have. We have 10 DIY toys, games and kids activities suitable for indoor play. The simplest kids activities are listed first, […]