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Save on Halloween Candy and Movies at Target

Ready for Halloween? It is not far away! Now is a great time to stock up on Halloween candy to hand out to all those trick-or-treaters. It is the perfect time of year to pop some popcorn, and watch a scary movie in the comfort and safety of your living room. This is also your chance to introduce your kids to some classic Halloween favorites. You can find great deals on your Halloween needs at Target right now. Candy is a big part of the Halloween fun. It is the motivation for most children to get dressed in costume, go … Continue reading →

Christmas Movie Marathon the Frugal Way

Whether you are having a snow day or just want to avoid spending money at the malls, being prepared for a Christmas movie marathon is a good idea. You can enjoy some fun family entertainment for free. Just pop the popcorn, grab an extra blanket and snuggle up on the couch with your family. ABC 25 Days of Christmas The television station, ABC, offers Christmas shows every evening during December. You usually get at least three shows back to back in any given night. They don’t seem to duplicate the shows, or at least not during the same time slots. … Continue reading →

Five Ways to Save Money at the Movies

One of the things that I associate with summer is going to the movies. And while the expense of it can add up when you have five people in your family, it is still nice to be able to go out to the movies once or twice. Because the cost of going to the movies could normally equal two or three new DVD movies (or eight or nine used DVD movies), I have learned how to save most of this cost in the following ways. Skip the snacks Do you really need to snack during the movie? Unless you are … Continue reading →

Movie Ticket or Lottery Ticket?

Last night I was cleaning out my purse and came across a couple of movie passes. The little pieces of paper have been sitting in my wallet for months—ever since my young daughter fell asleep during “Charlotte’s Web.” She was so looking forward to seeing the film when it first opened back in December 2006. A few days before Christmas I broke down and bought tickets for us to see the show—-she ended up falling asleep on my lap about five minutes after the theater lights dimmed. (Note: It was the early showing, but I figured all the excitement leading … Continue reading →

Ready, Set, School

Ready or not, the new school year is here. Whether you choose to celebrate by doing a happy dance at the bus stop or by ordering a double caramel macchiato on the way home from drop-off, don’t forget that the first week of school can take some getting used to, especially for young kids. To help ease the transition from freewheeling summer to pencils, books and teachers’ strict looks, consider the following: Free Movie Friday: In honor of surviving the first week of the new academic year, treat your kids to a fun-filled movie night. Turn your basement or family … Continue reading →

Simple Ways to Make Back-to-School Fun

In my home, nothing sparks a chorus of groans louder than hearing the following three words: Back to school. Of course, returning to class doesn’t have to be wrought with tears, fears and jeers. With a little creativity you can turn the worst part of the year into one of the best. Here are some ideas on how to make it happen: Movie Night: This is a great way to motivate your child to study hard in school without constantly being nagged. A few days before the new school year gets underway, clean a large empty jar and place it … Continue reading →

National Honey Month

September is National Honey Month. What a sweet time of year! I have to admit I found honey to be an acquired taste. I began taking honey to relive seasonal allergies. It worked like a charm and I have not had to take allergy medicine in years. If you plan on using honey for that purpose you will need to purchase local honey. I find myself telling everyone I know about honey’s health benefits and how it has relived my allergies to the point I am sure some find tiresome. However, honey is quickly gaining popularity as a natural sweetener. … Continue reading →

Three Ways to Get Free Entertainment

The money used for entertainment is most household seems to be growing year by year. Whereas previous generations listed food as their biggest expense (after housing), for modern families, entertainment costs can rival food expenses. Here are three different ways to get free entertainment. The Library If you haven’t visited your local library in a while then you are really missing out. Of course there are plenty of books to be had, saving you anywhere from $7 to $30 a read. There are also audio books, movies, music and even video games to check out. If you use the library’s … Continue reading →

Travel Tidbits: Lavatories and Lobbies

LAVATORIES In a previous blog I detailed my recent 10-hour flight to Hawaii… with my two-year-old. (Oh, yes, it was quite an adventure.) What I didn’t share with you was the good fortune we had to be seated in a bulkhead row (bulkhead row = more leg room), located not far from the restroom. My silent gloating ended abruptly when I noticed a long line forming around our seat area. There were at least a dozen people in line to use the two lavatories in our section. As I looked up, my eyes locked with a fellow passenger who shook … Continue reading →

A Note of Introduction and the Three Rules of Romance in Marriage

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Hi there, Family.com! I just wanted to introduce myself to you briefly and proceed onto the topic you’ve come here to read about: Marriage. I’ve been a freelance writer for as long as I can remember. I’m not new to blogging, for I’ve been blogging for more than two years and covering numerous topics for several Internet sites. On this site, I will cover the topic of marriage and relationships. I’ve been married for nearly 18 years and have learned a lot over the years through trial and error. My goal is to share the wisdom I’ve gained through my … Continue reading →