Located in the center of the state, the motto of Columbia is “famously hot.” Having lived here for many years, I can attest that it’s not an incorrect motto. So while that may not draw anyone here on its own, there are lots of free things to do in Columbia SC that make it worthwhile to […]
San Diego, California, is sometimes considered the birthplace of California because it is the first place visited by European explorers on the West Coast. It is a huge metropolitan area that is also a biotechnology and economic hub, which means there are endless options for things to do. It may not be the first place you […]
Texas is a big place, and the thought of finding things to do all over the state is overwhelming! Today I’m narrowing in on the Dallas-Fort Worth area, because you could spend at least a week here exploring frugal and family friendly options. Save this list of the top 25 free things to do in […]
Father’s Day is always the third Sunday in June, and yet it can sneak up on you. If you forgot Father’s Day was coming up soon and need to get something for a special guy in your life, then consider one of these last minute Father’s Day gifts that you can pick up at a […]
Summer means warmer weather, more time together as a family… and lots of free time. After the hectic pace of the school year, this more relaxed lifestyle is often welcomed at the beginning of the summer, but as the weeks pass by, most families start looking for things to do outside the home. In order […]
Our video bird feeder is our favorite! Head over to Amazon and check out this smart feeder with camera on sale for $50.99 – regularly $129.99! Even better, clip the coupon for 10% off on the item page. This drops the bird feeder to just $45.89!! These are great if you don’t have a great […]
As Father’s Day approached this year, I was all ready to share some ideas for gifts and meals when I realized that the kinds of things dad like don’t change that much from year to year, and I’ve been writing about all of this for at least 10 years. Instead of reinventing the wheel, I want […]
We all want to teach our kids important skills, but sometimes in the hustle and bustle of the school year it can be tough. Whether you homeschool or your kids are away from home most of the day, being home more in the summer can create the space to build some consistency. The first thing […]
Sometimes you can look at your spending month after month and feel like you’re always coming up a little bit short. In some situations, it might be more of an income problem—maybe you need to think about a part-time job to get through a season. But in more cases than you might expect, cutting spending […]
