Tag Archives: Dollars & Cents
Summer Freebies - 2023 Edition!
Want to keep kids busy this summer without breaking the bank? Here are some great freebies! Kids bowl free: Sign up and get 2 free games per day! [NOTE: Individual sites set the age restrictions, and ...
May 29, 2023
Fast Food Iced Coffee: Ranked from Best to Worst
I love a good iced coffee on a hot day. And though I gave up morning coffee for New Year's, that's not gonna stop me from enjoying the occasional afternoon sweet coffee treat as the weather begins to ...
May 24, 2023
Make Your Own Elderberry Syrup
I've heard about the many health benefits of Elderberry Syrup, and what a powerful home remedy it was for preventing and alleviating cold and flu symptoms. So this cold season, I decided to 'armor up'...
Oct 03, 2022
Hunger is Invisible: Here's How to Keep Kids Fed This Summer
Millions of kids rely on the free and reduced lunch program during the school year to keep their bellies full and give them good nutrition. That need doesn't subside during the summer, when parents wh...
Jun 07, 2022
How To Get Free At-Home COVID Tests
The Biden administration has taken steps to help Americans with the cost and availability of at-home COVID tests. There are two ways to get the free COVID test kits. Order directly. A website has been...
Jan 18, 2022 photo credit: iStock/Daisy-Daisy
Not Feeling the Christmas Spirit? Try Being Generous.
Some years you just don't feel it. Decorating feels like a chore and shopping feels shallow and materialistic. No matter how many light displays you drive by, nothing feels magical. And as you sit in ...
Dec 20, 2021
FREE Christmas Trees for Fourth Graders!
(UPDATED FOR 2021) Thanks to the Every Kid in a Park initiative, all fourth graders are eligible to receive a free National Parks Pass for use during the 2021-2022 school year. And as an added benefit...
Nov 18, 2021
Slash Your Phone Bill Right Now - A Real-Life Cost Comparison of Twigby vs. Major Carriers
What keeps you from switching wireless carriers? For most people, it's the hassle of switching and fear of the unknown. Brand loyalty is real, and if you have a long-term relationship with a provider ...
Sep 16, 2021 photo credit: iStock/PCH-Vector
Stimulus Money Coming Your Way? Here Are Some Ways to Use It.
The pandemic has affected everyone differently. Many people have been financially devastated. Others have found it a boon to their bottom line. Still others have barely noticed a difference, their car...
Mar 15, 2021 photo credit: iStock/Deagreez
Kid's Birthday Party for Under $50
It's easy for birthday costs to spiral out of control - but making a child feel special and celebrated doesn't need to be expensive. I put together this super simple party for less than $50! Here are ...
Jan 18, 2021