Making a Target run for back-to-school shopping is a must for many families, teachers and students. The popular big box retailer has everything from basic school supplies and clothing to sheets and lamps for settling into a new dorm room.However, families are on a tight budget, so saving money … [Read more...] about Find big savings on back-to-school shopping at Target, including 20-for-$20 supplies, $5 backpack & more
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Bowl every day for free at Lucky Strike, Bowlero and AMF locations with 2025 Summer Season Pass
Families on a budget will be bowled over by this seasonal pass!Lucky Strike is brining back its popular Summer Season Pass for 2025, offering passholders two FREE games of bowling every day at hundreds of locations nationwide — from May 13 to September 1, 2025.The program is available in … [Read more...] about Bowl every day for free at Lucky Strike, Bowlero and AMF locations with 2025 Summer Season Pass
Free days at U.S. national parks in 2025
America's Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available to 108 national parks across the country that normally charge a fee.During the fee-free … [Read more...] about Free days at U.S. national parks in 2025
POGO Pass Summer savings event – explore and save!
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One Year of Fun for One Price. Choose from 10 different cities to explore yourself or to give a special gift! This would be a perfect gift idea for experiences for family fun for Easter, Christmas, birthdays, summer fun, spring break - and more! And where else are you going to find this … [Read more...] about POGO Pass Summer savings event – explore and save!
Save 40 cents per gallon of gas at Circle K May 22
Is your gas tank and budget on empty? Hit the brakes for big savings at the pump at Circle K for three hours only.With Memorial Day, many families will be hitting the road — whether it's to visit family and friends, shop for a barbecue or just getting around town. Whatever the reason, … [Read more...] about Save 40 cents per gallon of gas at Circle K May 22
Teens work out for free all summer at Planet Fitness in 2025
Grab your workout gear and water bottle! Summer's the time to sweat it out and get fit. And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 … [Read more...] about Teens work out for free all summer at Planet Fitness in 2025
Marcus Theatres hosts 2025 Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series
Marcus Theatres is making the movies more affordable and fun for families this summer, thanks to its 2025 Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series. The summer series runs for eight weeks from June 8 to July 31, 2025.The series plays Sunday to Thursday morning at Marcus Theatres and … [Read more...] about Marcus Theatres hosts 2025 Summer Kids Dream Family Film Series
Enjoy $1 kid flicks for 9 weeks with Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
On a hot summer day, there's nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained...and all in an air-conditioned theater. Even better, when you can also enjoy blockbuster savings! Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at participating theaters … [Read more...] about Enjoy $1 kid flicks for 9 weeks with Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express
AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp offers 8 weeks of family-friendly flicks with $3 tickets
Camp out at AMC Theatres this summer! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2025.From June 23 to Aug. 13, 2025, enjoy eight … [Read more...] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp offers 8 weeks of family-friendly flicks with $3 tickets
Enjoy 10 weeks of affordable family flicks with Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse
Two tickets, please. No exclusive membership or secret password required! Everyone is welcome to visit this family-friendly clubhouse for the summer. Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Clubhouse for 10 weeks of family … [Read more...] about Enjoy 10 weeks of affordable family flicks with Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse
Tips for traveling with family and friends on a budget
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Traveling with a family can be expensive, but the memories are priceless. Whether you are envisioning a relaxing trip to the beach, a thrilling amusement park visit, or exploring one of our great national parks, there are ways to make a vacation fit your budget. With careful planning and great … [Read more...] about Tips for traveling with family and friends on a budget
Best graduation gifts for high school and college grads
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Your family member or friend is graduating from high school or college this year, and you're stumped for a gift. Teens are notoriously hard to shop for, and you no longer know the interests of young adults who have been living away from home for four years. How do you say congratulations with the … [Read more...] about Best graduation gifts for high school and college grads
What to give Mom when you’re all grown up
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This annual Mother's Day or Christmas or birthday conversation is so predictable it's aggravating: “Mom, what can I get you?” "Oh, I don't need anything!"She means it. Most mothers really don’t need anything. But handing her an overpriced store-bought card and saying “Thank you for being my … [Read more...] about What to give Mom when you’re all grown up
12 free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost little or no money
The value of a Mother’s Day gift is not how much you spend. It’s the time you take to prepare it, the thought you put into doing something that speaks to your mom, and the love you put into the gift. A perfect Mother’s Day gift doesn’t even have to be a tangible item, and it doesn’t have to cost you … [Read more...] about 12 free or cheap Mother’s Day gift ideas that cost little or no money
Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2025
Teachers don't always get the recognition they deserve. They take care of and educate our kids, work long hours often for little pay and have been known to reach into their own pockets to help a student or improve their classroom.While educators should get accolades year-round, National Teacher … [Read more...] about Teacher Appreciation Week deals and freebies 2025
