Netflix Streaming makes it super easy to set up a date night at home with so many movie choices ready to play instantly! With just a few simple steps, you can set up a special date night to enjoy some quality time together as a couple. Added bonus – you won’t even need to hire […]
Sunday Snapshot — Frugal Entertainment
November 1, 2009 by
Mark and Emily were outside raking leaves, while I was inside taking care of some laundry. A few minutes after they left to start raking, I heard Clara struggling with something… … it was like a grunting sort of noise. Was she trying to lift something heavy? I went to investigate… …and I found this! […]
Slacker Saturday — Know Your Library
May 30, 2009 by
Today’s Slacker Saturday activity is simple — visit your local library! For families on a budget, getting to know your local public library can be a tremendous resource. Make it a habit to visit your library on a regular basis, and pick up a calendar of events. Resources your library may offer include: free cultural […]
New Series — $5 Friday!
March 13, 2009 by
I am very excited about a new series I am starting on Frugal Family Fun Blog called $5 Friday! The idea is simple — each Friday I will be posting about frugal family activities that can be done for $5 or less for a family of four. That’s right, entertainment for the family for just […]
Save Money on Electronics
February 21, 2009 by
One of the questions I am asked quite frequently is “How do you get the best deals on electronics?” Here are some of my favorite tips to save big bucks on that new digital camera, laptop, or other electronic purchase: Network: Let everyone know that you are in the market to buy a (insert electronic […]
Preparing for Special Guests
January 27, 2009 by
Since we have made the decision to eat out less, we have been entertaining at home more often. Yesterday afternoon was spent preparing to get together with friends from college to celebrate Chinese New Year! We planned to get Chinese take out, eat with chopsticks, and spend some time getting caught up with one another. […]
This Weekend — Save Money on Movies
January 3, 2009 by
Here are some easy ways to save a few bucks on movies this weekend: Save at AMC Theatres — Click here for a printable coupon good for free popcorn at AMC with the purchase of any fountain drink. Offer good until 1/15/09. RedBox — If you haven’t tried RedBox yet, why not give it a […]
25 Free MP3 Music Downloads + 1 Bonus Audiobook
January 3, 2009 by
Looking for some free tunes for your iPod? Check out emusic.com for a free trial that includes 25 free music downloads and 1 bonus audiobook. Take 2 weeks to decide if you like emusic and if you don’t, cancel and keep the 25 music files as their gift to you for trying!
5 Ways to Save Money on Video Games
December 29, 2008 by
Emily (at 11 months) was already enjoying video games with Daddy! Recently, we had a family video game night, and it was tons of fun. In our household, we have a weakness for video games, and buying new games can quickly become expensive. Mark and Emily get lots of mileage out of the ones we […]
Frugal Friday Challenge
November 14, 2008 by
Today’s Frugal Friday Challenge is to find free or cheap entertainment for the weekend. You can start by looking in your local newspaper or Craigslist for ideas. Perhaps try a second run movie theater, go roller skating, or bowling. You might have a community center that offers free movies or an open gym. A huge […]
