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30 Boredom Busters for Kids

July 12, 2019 by jlpenner 1 Comment

“Mommmmm! I’m bored!” Out of ideas to keep your kids entertained? Try this list to get them off the couch! 1. Hot out? Go to the mall and do some window shopping. 2. Play Hospital. Let the kids be the doctor and fix you up. 3. Bake something – for your neighbors. Muffins, cookies, and cupcakes, oh my! 4. Visit the library for story time (younger kids) or movie night (older kids). 5. Put on a play or direct a {Read More}

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How to Have Fun With the Family on a Small Budget

May 24, 2018 by jlpenner 5 Comments

In this struggling economy, it can be hard to have a good time. So many things take money to do and when you are feeling the pinch in the pocketbook, you might not have much. But, with a little creativity you don’t have to stay home all the time, either! You can still go out, have a good time and have Fun on a Budget, even if you don’t have a lot of money. There are many of activities to {Read More}

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When the School Days are Done.. Kids, They Want to Have Fun..

June 15, 2017 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Dying to have fun this summer, but strapped for cash? Here are some ideas for help you have some inexpensive fun all summer long. Read Something. Story Time isn’t just for toddlers, some libraries and book stores have programs for kids of all ages – and even adults. Many libraries have Summer Reading Programs for the younger kids and will offer incentives, like Chuck E Cheese, for reading a certain number of books. Some libraries also have knitting, computer, and {Read More}

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5 Ways to Have Frugal Family Fun!

March 24, 2016 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

If you like this post please Pin It This is a guest post by Kelly Wilson, author of Live Cheap & Free! Strategies to Thrive in Tough Economic Times. You can find her at www.WilsonWrites.com In September, we took our family to an Octoberfest celebration at a locally owned amusement park. We never go anywhere without a coupon, so after a little research, I found a 2-for-1 admission coupon for my husband and me. As the kids didn’t cost as {Read More}

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Mom! I’m Bored! Stop The Summer Blues Before They Start

June 3, 2015 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Are you already dreading the summer? You love your kids, but summer break can be rough on everyone (kids included!). Here are some tips for beating the summer blues: 1. Create a schedule. It’s way too easy to wind up stuck at home all day long. If you don’t have anywhere to go first thing in the morning, you’ll find you will linger over breakfast. Linger over getting dressed. Linger…Linger…Linger…and before you know it, it’s 5 o’clock in the afternoon! {Read More}

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Make Reading Fun for Your Kids This Summer

June 1, 2015 by jlpenner Leave a Comment

Some kids love reading, while others loathe it. Get your kids excited about reading by being inventive this summer! You might want to check out the Amazon Summer Reading List as a start. Below are ways to Keep Children Reading For the Summer Start Early. If you aren’t finished having kids, you have a chance to start early. Read books out loud while you are pregnant, and read to your baby at least once a day every single day once {Read More}

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