Local readers, it is the weekend for the Redner’s Markets Baby & Family Expo! The dates for this years Family Expo are November 3-4, 2012. The event is open from 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. on both days at the Greater Reading Expo Center, located just minutes off of Route 222.I can promise you that it is well worth your time to visit this event. Not only will the kids have fun … [Read more...]
Ryan and Friends Lancaster County Comedy Show Tickets as low as $9.25 Each
Local readers, if you are looking for a fun family activity, I have the deal for you.You can score a great deal on tickets to see the Lancaster County Comedy Show by Ryan and Friends at Living Waters Theater in Ronks Pa. Pay only $37 (regularly $74) for 2 adult and 2 children's VIP tickets, or pay only $20 (regularly $40) for 2 adult VIP tickets. You will find this deal … [Read more...]
Cloister Car Wash: Make a Food Donation & Save 50% on A Wash
Local readers, here is a chance for you to make a donation to a local food bank and save 50% off a Cloister car wash. From 8/19 - 8/25, receive 50% off any outside wash when you donate a food item.Donations can be dropped off at any Cloister location:Ephrata York Lancaster ReadingThe 50% off applies to outside washes only. Discount does not apply to interior … [Read more...]
Savings You Might Not Expect: Replacing Term Life Insurance
There are many ways to save money, many ways that don't even use coupons. Today, I'm excited to share this article with you on how you can possibly save money on your term life policy.If you are local to the area and are looking for a financial planner, give Affiliated Financial Planners a call. I personally recommend them and no, I'm not getting paid to tell you how great I … [Read more...]
Double Take Deals: Sublime Cupcakes, Cactus Willies, The Works + More
Local readers, Double Take Deals has added quiet a few great deals today. Here are a few of them. Be sure to head over to see all the vouchers you can purchase today, but hurry as some of these tend to go very quickly.Sublime Cupcakes Lititz, Pa $10 of $20 worth of gourmet cupcakesCactus Willies Steak Buffet and Bakery $10 for $20 worth all you can eat buffetNew … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Ivory Soap Clouds (Day 18)
Have you ever microwaved a bar of Ivory soap? If not, then you really should try it, as you will be amazed at what happens. Today for our Frugal Family Fun activity we made Ivory Soap Clouds.How To Make Ivory Soap Clouds Unwrap a bar of Ivory soap and place on a piece of wax paper in the microwave.Microwave for 1.5 - 2 minutes or until bar of soap has puffed to the … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Beach Day (Day 17)
We were beach bums for our Frugal Family Fun activity today. A day spent in the sun, sand and water is lots of fun for our family, especially when we got to spend it with friends who we don't get to see very often. To make our beach day even better we were within walking distance of a 7-Eleven and were able to get FREE Slurpee for an afternoon drink. … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Grocery Shopping (Day 16)
Our Frugal Family Fun activity today, was grocery shopping! Now, I must admit I don't view grocery shopping with kids as the most fun activity in the world but when they get to pick out candy how could they not be having fun.By using coupons we made this activity super frugal. We are very fortunate to live in an area that has Giant grocery stores and the best part about … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Homemade Lava Lamps (Day 15)
After seeing these Homemade Lava Lamps the kids wanted to try and make them for a Frugal Fun Family activity.This activity only required 5 ingredients and all of them are common household items except possibly the one item, Alka Seltzer. I did read if you don't have the Alka Seltzer you could try using salt instead. How To Make a Homemade Lava … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Red, White and Blue Strawberries (Day 14)
Today for our Frugal Fun Family activity we made these Red, White and Blue Strawberries. These colorful berries are perfect for any July 4th festivities and are easy and fun for the whole family to help make. How to make Red, White and Blue Strawberries Ingredients:Strawberries White chocolate chips Blue sugar sprinklesInstructions:Wash and dry the berries. … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Sleeping Out In A Tent (Day 13)
After the girls fun pool day yesterday they stayed at their grandma's house and got to spend the night sleeping in a tent. Since they weren't at home we couldn't do a regular Frugal Family Fun activity but since they sleeping in the tent was fun and it was with family and it was frugal, we decided to use for today's activity.Isn't camping out about leaving technology … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Pool Time (Day 12)
The last few days we have been having real summer weather in our area. So for our Frugal Family Fun activity today, the kids stayed cool in the pool.Not only did they get to have fun in the water, but they got to be with their grandma and favorite aunt, making this swimming day even better. … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Playing In The Water & More (Day 11)
Today was a hot day in our area. Temperatures were in the high 90's, so when my husband decided to wash his truck, he had two little helpers who wanted to play with the water. Since we didn't have anything big planned for our Frugal Family Fun activity today, they wanted me to say helping dad wash his truck was part of their fun activity. They did get the truck rinsed and in … [Read more...]
Frugal Family Fun: Shrinky Dinks (Day 10)
Today for our Frugal Family Fun activity I got to introduce the kids to the awesomeness of Shrinky Dinks. What is more intriguing than coloring a picture, cutting it out and then watching it shrink in the oven?My daughter had gotten the Shrinky Dink kit we used today as a Christmas gift and promptly put the kit on a shelf in her room, only to discover it again this week. It … [Read more...]
