Family Fun Inexpensively

A family vacation is just not in the budget this year. Sometimes, even a staycation just doesn't cut it. That's why we've found something in between. The day trip. [Continue reading on Babble.com...]

{The New Home Ec} 9 Inexpensive Ways to Vacation at Home

We are just one week from spring break. I’d love to be counting down to an exciting trip, packing my bags for a week at the beach, or mapping out our trip to a fun destination. It’s just not in the budget this year. That doesn’t mean …


Bowling Deals for Frugal Family Fun (Plus Eversave Royal Pin Giveaway)

Don’t miss your chance to win a free Royal Pin bowling experience from Eversave. Details below! We just love to experience all the family fun our city has to offer! Museums, parks, bounce houses, sporting events—we’re always looking for inexpensive activities to do with our girls. One of our go-to favorites is bowling. You just [...]


{The New Home Ec} Frugal Family Fun: Game Night

A regular family night is important to us — to step back from the everyday, enjoy spending time together, and create lasting memories for our girls. Last year, we scheduled a monthly excursion, paid for primarily through family memberships, gifts, an…


{The New Home Ec} 10 Fun Things for Kids to Do Over Winter Break

The girls have been home for winter break all week — with almost 2 weeks still to go! It’s been a blissful 3 days of sleeping in (slightly), playing Wii and coercing them to clean the toy room in anticipation of Santa’s delivery. They’re pretty much over it already, so it’s time to dig deep [...]


{The New Home Ec} 6 Ways to Make Movie Night More Exciting

If you’re looking for a fun, frugal way to enjoy time with your family, look no further than your living room. Movie night is a simple, inexpensive idea for family fun. The girls love it when we declare a family movie night. The lights are dimmed…


11 Days Until Christmas: We Can Build a Snowman

With only 11 days left in the Countdown to Christmas, I hope you’re staying warm & dry. My girls love the snow—they love to see it, and they love to play in it. They even love to shovel it. Which is lucky for our family, because I? Am not a fan of the outdoors. Especially [...]


12 Days Until Christmas: Holiday Movie Marathon

The Countdown to Christmas is officially down to the 12 days of Christmas. Amazon.com Widgets I love Christmas episodes of my favorite television shows. I love Christmas specials. And, Christmas movies might be my very favorite thing about the holiday season! We’ll watch the classics & family favorites over and over again. Every year. Is [...]


Free Event: Boat Parade in Patchogue

Free event happening this Sunday in Patchogue.


Ten Unplugged Ways to Entertain the Kids

It can be very difficult to entertain five rambunctious kids on a limited budget, especially if you don’t want to keep them plugged in all day with a DVD or a video game. Keeping them busy without electricity isn’t too difficult with a little planning and creativity. Here is our Top 10 List of Unplugged [...]