Category Archives: Entertainment

Five Reasons to Bookmark Your Library's Web Site

I am a big fan of the public library. Even though I’ve forked over more than my share of late fines (oops!) borrow materials has still saved me hundreds upon hundreds of dollars over the years. However, it’s not just … Continue reading

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Frugal Fun: Driveway Bowling

If you’re looking for some free, frugal fun for the kids – try driveway bowling!  Here’s how: Save your used 2-liter bottles until you have ten of them.   Then, depending on how difficult you want the bowling game to be, … Continue reading

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Family Movie Night on a Budget: Netflix Instant Downloads

My family just got our first Blu-Ray player this week. Since we subscribe to the Netflix one-out-at-a-time program for just $8.99 per month, we can now watch movies instantly on our TV.   I know this will save us $$$ … Continue reading

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Frugal Fun for Kids: Fan Mail

What costs the price of a first-class stamp, requires creative writing, and gets school-aged kids excited to do more? Writing fan mail! My nine-year-old daughter recently decided to give it a try after one of her classmates brought some replies … Continue reading

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