Entertainment Inexpensively

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 [...]


Austin on a Budget

Yeehaw! My husband and I are brand spankin’ new Texans and are rarin’ to take in all the local sites. Unfortunately, relocating from Chicago to Austin put a hurt on us financially, so I’ve been scoping out budget friendly activities and Austin is full of them! Here are 10 awesome Austin attractions that are on [...]


Free Things to Do in NYC

free things people can do in NYC.


30 Ways to an Inexpensive But Romantic Date

If you are looking for inexpensive but romantic dates, you are not alone. The cost of dating has exploded due to the rising cost of just about everything. Dinner and a movie used to a be a fairly standard, and relatively inexpensive date, but now that can cost between $60 & $100, not even a [...]


Hasbro Board Game Night: Frugal Fun & Games

A couple weeks ago, I had the opportunity to host a Hasbro Game Night House Party. This came at the perfect time—a few local Twitter friends & I absolutely needed to get together. We quickly put together a girls night in—sponsored by Hasbro! Of course, even without the House Party goodies, a game night in [...]


How To be Frugal on Friday Night and Still Have Fun

Frugal living, contrary to popular belief, can be a ton of fun, if you know how to make the most of a stretched dollar without the need to heat up last week’s soup time & time again. If your current idea of Friday night fun is to burn your whole paycheck in the first hour, [...]


The Library – A Fantastic Tool for the Budget Minded

Image via Wikipedia Where can one get books, movies, games and programs in one place and for free, or a small fee? If you don’t know the answer, you have not been to your local library recently. Libraries are the BOMB when it comes to those of us on a budget. Many local libraries are [...]


Inexpensive Birthday Party Ideas

When it comes to planning a fun birthday party a little imagination beats a lot of expense. Your child’s party can be fun to plan and host with these suggestions, Keep It Simple. Your child’s birthday party isn’t about showing off to the neighbors and trying to impress your friends and family. It’s about celebrating [...]


Can You Really Afford a Social Life If You’re In Debt?

This is a guest post by Claire Anderson, a UK based debt adviser and personal finance expert. Proper debt management etiquette would tell us that when struggling with juggling our bank balances, the luxuries go right out of the window. Yes, that includes your morning Starbucks, deli bought lunches, impulse purchases and the new jacket [...]