As more and more companies are releasing printable coupons, it is very easy to run up printing costs, and if you are using a regular inkjet printer the cost are sure to add up quickly. There are several steps that you can take to Save on printing, but in the long run purchasing a reliable [...]
With three growing boys ages 2, 6 and 9, it feels as if someone always needs new shoes. There used to be a time, where I could pass a pair of shoes from one kid to another, but this is no longer the case with my two oldest sons. My kids do a lot of [...]
Whether your child’s bike need a handlebar fix, or the stroller handlebar has been worn by use, there is an easy fix. I absolutely love my Teutonia Mistral stroller, but after seven years and two kids the rubber handlebar wrap recently began breaking, and I needed a quick, affordable and easy fix that would last. My first reaction [...]
Are you looking for free things to do with the kids this summer, then check out the Free Summer Movies at Cobb Theatres. Cobb Theatres have many locations in Florida, but you can also find them in Alabama and Virginia. You can take the kids to the free summer movies at 10 AM every Tuesday, [...]
I know a lot of readers come from South Florida, so I wanted to share this great South Florida freebie. This summer you can get great Fort Lauderdale discounts to places such as Flamingo Gardens, Bonnet House, Fort Lauderdale Museum of Discovery and Science and more with the free Fort Lauderdale Savings Card. My oldest son [...]
The Regal Cinema’s Summer Movie Express 2012 is ready to take off, and you can now find information about the program in your city. For 9 weeks starting June 12th, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will offer selected G or PG rated 1 Dollar movies every Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10:00am, and [...]
If you are wondering about how you can keep your kids’ minds sharp over the summer, make sure to check out this list of my favorite free educational websites. Kahn Academy: Free math lessons and math practice for first graders and up. Starfall: Starfall.com is a great free resource for parents of preschool – [...]
I am launching the Free Summer Fun Series here at Frugality Is Free, because having a summer full of fun, family time and great learning experiences is possible for everyone. Whether you have a vacation budget, or no vacation money at all, it is possible to have a free summer for everyone in your family. Despite [...]
My frugal garden is providing plenty of tomatoes, and my kids are extremely excited about our first corn crop. Last year I planted the corn too late, and it basically whithered in the heat. This year I started earlier, and it seems to be paying off. Our mango tree is filled with great mangoes, but [...]
I took my kids to a local egg hunt this weekend, and the kids had a blast. The only problem was that we did not have any Easter baskets, but we set out to make our own homemade Easter baskets. We had lots of ideas, and we ended up trying three different things. First we [...]
With a son in third grade, I have been eager to find the best online math program for kids, but while we have tried a lot of great math programs, they were all missing something. Then I heard about Kahn Academy, a program that offers free math lessons, and I have finally found what [...]
Free Women’s Jeans & Kid Jeans $2.48 each @ Target If you have every wondered where to find cheap clothes for your family, you are not alone. As a mother of three boys with a very slim clothing budget, I have found that there are many ways to find cheap clothes, and the best part [...]
Being frugal does not have to be boring, and finding creative gift wrapping solutions is a great way to put a personalized touch on a frugal gift. I recently hit the outlet mall to find discounts at my brothers’ favorite store Tommy Hilfinger, and on top of getting some relatively frugal gifts for them, I [...]
Gift cards make great last minute holiday gifts, especially when you have run out of gift ideas. There are always someone on my holiday shopping list that I have problems shopping for, and for them gift cards are perfect. Not only does giving gift cards make my life easier, but it also gives the recipient [...]
My house seems to be shrinking, and I am getting tired of the clutter, so I am looking into space optimization and home organization on a budget. Lately I have been tackling one home organization project after another in order to optimize space without breaking my budget. Today I managed to create a better organized [...]
