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Sunday, June 15, 2008
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The Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Rolling (The Yada Yada Prayer Group, Book 6)
By Neta Jackson
see relatedOur family is in the Paper today
Here is the link with the article and a pic of us:
Mom saves money by attending Free family activities
The thoughts and ideas for the article came as I did a post on a Mommy Board I am on. It is a small group of about 75 moms from all over the US and we have been together for about 7 yrs now. I am know as the "Resident Frugal Mom" and decided to give them some info on activities since the kids are getting out of school now. I posted this info for them:
Summer Time is here and time for family activities. Here are some pointers to save $$ this summer while having fun:
Get Family Passes/Memberships to places that you visit often. This is huge money saver.
Brookfield Zoo here in Chicagoland is a great zoo, only 5 minutes from our place. My parents get the boys a membership that cost $101 for unlimited visits and FREE parking. This would cost us $51 per visit otherwise. So this pays for itself in 2 visits and we visit at least 2x per month.
Check local papers and village events for FREE or lost cost events.
There is a local magazine here called Chicago Parent that lists all events in and around Chicagoland and the suburbs. It has tons of free stuff listed. I get a copy free each month from the library and go through marking down events that would be fun for the kids and I to do.
Go to events with a group to try to get a group discount.
This is also a great way to have fun with others.
Some places offer discounts a few hours before closing, especially amusement parks.
Kiddieland here in Melrose Park does this. Checking for discounts near closing is also good for working parents. You can still have some summer fun and save money in the process.
Libraries and Park Districts are a great source for Summer Fun.
Most libraries have a summer reading program. Park Districts have Free Movies in the Park and other special events for summer.
Check online or in local papers , grocery stores, or restaurants for coupons for local attractions.
I purchased some Lunchables a month ago for the boys(a rare treat), they had Buy 1 Adult Ticket, Get 1 Child Ticket free for Great America. My sister is using these this weekend when they go. White Castle usually has coupons for Kiddieland here.
Check for local festivals like Art Shows, Book Fairs, and Music Festivals.
This is not only a great fun event, but also a nice way to expose the kids to the Arts. Usually admission is FREE or very cheap.
Check your Forest Preserves and Nature Centers for Summer Fun.
I was a city girl my entire life, living within the City of Chicago limits, until I got married. I never knew how much fun stuff the Forest Preserves and Nature Centers had for kids and adults until 18 months ago. Summer time is a great time to have fun with nature and be outside.
Find out if local museums or other kid places have a FREE day or time when they are FREE.
Many of the museums here in Chicagoland have a FREE week coming up or some FREE days this summer.
Here is a great website that lists FREE Attractions in all 50 states!
The Chicago Sun-Times has been running articles about readers who are saving money anyway they can in this economy. After I posted to the message board, I kept going back to it and finally decided to submit it to the Sun-Times and they liked it a lot!! They did a phone interview on Friday and sent a photographer out and then ran the story today!!
Monday, May 12, 2008
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Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
By Richard Louv
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Time for another edition of Monday Meanderings sponsored by Tiany at Less of Me, More of Him
1. Bible Study/Devotion: I am going through the Create in Me a Clean Heart Devotional: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/DandelionSeeds/437683/ This is a FREE 52 week devotional. This devotional is about how when we clean our hearts and focus on the Lord, we can also clean out our homes. Also, a daily reading from Our Daily Bread
2. Must Do:
1) Make Dentists appointments for the family.
2) Continue getting ready for camping Memorial Day weekend.
3) Go grocery shopping for the week
3. Zone Cleaning: Working on the boys bedroom. Got to start packing away their winter stuff and getting their summer stuff out.4. Training them Up: Going into the home stretch for school. Try to close up on a few areas. Doing some training in preparation for our camping trip.
5. Menu Plan:
Monday:
Tuesday: Sloppy Joes, Homemade Fries
Wednesday: Crockpot Pot Roast, Baked Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans
Thursday: Grilled Chicken Breasts, Herbed Rice, Salad
Friday: Homemade Pizza Night and Salad
Saturday: Eating Out (errand running all day)
For more Menus from Menu Plan Monday visit Organizing Junkie .
Monday, May 05, 2008
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Currently Reading
Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope
By Don & Susie Van Ryn, Newell, Colleen & Whitney Cerak
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Time for another edition of Monday Meanderings sponsored by Tiany at Less of Me, More of Him
1. Bible Study/Devotion: I am going through the Create in Me a Clean Heart Devotional: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/DandelionSeeds/437683/ This is a FREE 52 week devotional. This devotional is about how when we clean our hearts and focus on the Lord, we can also clean out our homes. Also, a daily reading from Our Daily Bread
2. Must Do:
1) Work on booking parties for our home businesses
2) Begin prepping for a Memorial Day camping weekend
3) Go grocery shopping for the week
3. Zone Cleaning: This week I am working on the Master Bedroom. I have lots of paper clutter in there that needs to be gone through.4. Training them Up: Going into the home stretch for school. Try to close up on a few areas.
5. Menu Plan:
Monday: Pizza (last minute meal, too tired to cook)
Tuesday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn
Wednesday: Turkey Burgers, Homemade Fries
Thursday: Crockpot Swiss Steak, Egg Noodles
Friday: Homemade Pizza Night
Saturday: Going to a party
For more Menus from Menu Plan Monday visit Organizing Junkie .
Monday, April 21, 2008
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Currently Reading
The Well-Adjusted Child: The Social Benefits of Homeschooling
By Rachel Gathercole
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I feel like I have abandoned my blog. Life has been so busy and crazy still. I have been so busy that I have barely been able to keep up with my household chores. I feel "swamped", therefore I am glad it is time to spring clean.
Time for another edition of Monday Meanderings sponsored by Tiany at Less of Me, More of Him
1. Bible Study/Devotion: I am going through the Create in Me a Clean Heart Devotional: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/DandelionSeeds/437683/ This is a FREE 52 week devotional. This devotional is about how when we clean our hearts and focus on the Lord, we can also clean out our homes. Also, a daily reading from Our Daily Bread
2. Must Do:
1) Post some flyers in the neighborhood for our new home business and book some shows.
2) Research options for 1st Grade Math for my DS
3) Plan a small party for my DS who is turning 6 on Sunday
3. Zone Cleaning: This is Spring Cleaning week. We have lots to organize and declutter to be able to paint our entire apartment beginning next week. (We still have accomplished this due to many factors this past month)4. Training them Up: We need to work on getting back on a better routine. We have been off routine for a long time now and it needs to change. (We still have accomplished this due to many factors this past month)
5. Menu Plan:
Monday: Baked Mostcolli, Garlic Bread
Tuesday: Crockpot Whole Chicken Fryer, Baked Potatoes, Corn
Wednesday: AWANA Supper
Thursday: Turkey Burgers, Homemade Fries
Friday: Homemade Pizza Night
Saturday: Grilled Chicken Pitas, Homemade Pasta Salad
For more Menus from Menu Plan Monday visit Organizing Junkie .
Monday, March 24, 2008
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Currently Reading
One Tough Mother: Its Time to Step Up and Be the Mom
By Julie Barnhill
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I am so amazed at how life has kept me busy during the first 3 months of the year. I am hoping we are hitting a time where we can be more relaxed and getting back into a routine.
Time for another edition of Monday Meanderings sponsored by Tiany at Less of Me, More of Him
1. Bible Study/Devotion: I am going through the Create in Me a Clean Heart Devotional: http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/DandelionSeeds/437683/ This is a FREE 52 week devotional. This devotional is about how when we clean our hearts and focus on the Lord, we can also clean out our homes. Also, a daily reading from Our Daily Bread
2. Must Do:
1) Save files from our current computer and back up our current computer
2) Make some flyers for our new home business and book some shows
3) Mail out registration for our Homeschool Convention
3. Zone Cleaning: This is Spring Cleaning week. We have lots to organize and declutter to be able to paint our entire apartment beginning next week.4. Training them Up: We need to work on getting back on a better routine. We have been off routine for a long time now and it needs to change.
5. Menu Plan:
Monday: Baked Chicken, Herbed Rice, Steamed Broccoli
Tuesday: Crockpot Pork Loin, Potatoes and Green Beans
Wednesday: DH's B-Day, his choice
Thursday: Turkey Burgers, Homemade Fries
Friday: Homemade Pizza Night
Saturday: Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes, Corn
For more Menus from Menu Plan Monday visit Organizing Junkie .
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