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summer fun 150x150 Battling the “I’m Bored” Beast This Summer with Low Cost Fun

It's not hard to have fun without spending a lot of money. With summer right around the corner and camp registrations coming due, here are some low cost alternatives for a fabulous summer season. Combine this with our list of 10 ways to have fun without spending money, and you've got plenty of fun options. Free ...

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DIY make your own moon dough recipe children craft natural ingredients 300x199 Natural and Thrifty in 365: #283 Make Your Own Moon Dough

Make your own moon dough with flour and oil.  Also called "cloud dough," this is an inexpensive sensory activity that will bring your child hours of discovery and enjoyment. Get all the details on how to make moon dough here.  Also check out some other thrifty sensory exploration ideas like homemade goop and a gelatin excavation mold. Photo courtesy of TinkerLab. Natural & ...

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amf summer unplugged 150x150 Free and Frugal Summer Fun

It's that time of year again: summer time! School is out and the kids are ecstatic...for two whole days!  Avoid hearing the infamous phrase, "I'm bored!" by taking advantage of this list of free and frugal summer fun activities and promotions to keep everyone happy and busy: Bowling: AMF Summer Unplugged: 2 free games of bowling every ...

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blockbuster unlimited kids and family rental pass 300x130 Blockbuster: Unlimited Kid and Family Movie Rentals for only $4.99

Blockbuster is hosting a "Camp Wannawatchamovie" event where you can buy a pass for unlimited kids and family rentals for 4 weeks for only $4.99 total (plus tax)!  One rental out at a time, valid on everything in their kids and family section, and keep rentals out as long as you'd like for the length ...

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Redbox Summer Fun Games Redbox Kiosks Now Carrying Games: Enter Here to Win Free Codes!

It’s game time! Redbox, America’s favorite destination for movie rentals, is now renting video games in 21,000 kiosks nationwide for $2 a day. By carrying both games and movies, Redbox is making it convenient and affordable for families to make a quick stop for home entertainment. To celebrate summer fun, Redbox is asking moms, "What's your family's ...

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blockbuster unlimited free rentals 300x48 Blockbuster: Unlimited Free $1.99 Rentals

Wow!  Blockbuster has started a new summer program that will be super helpful for free entertainment!  Rent any $2.99 new release movie in Blockbuster stores and get UNLIMITED FREE $1.99 or less movie rentals until July 4, 2011!  One movie out at a time.  Print your coupon here.

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5762572536 179bdac316 Ten Free Things to Do With the Kids this Summer

I'm having to get a little creative with the kids now that we aren't allowed to spend anything on activities and excursions this month. So here are ten ideas I came up with for fun things we can do without spending any money (except of course what we spend on gas to get there!). 1. Go ...

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kids bowl free 300x151 Kids Bowl Free All Summer

This summer, kids can bowl up to 2 games per day for free at participating bowling alleys!  Check to see if your local bowling alley is participating here.  Shoe rentals not included, but be on the hunt for bowling shoes at thrift stores and garage sales to make this a completely free activity!  Dates and ...

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