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Outdoor Activities for Infants

You can take an infant outdoors for a little play time. With a few simple activities and the right weather, you can get your little one exploring outside! I am always looking for outdoor activities for infants. It can be a little stifling to be indoors all day long, and most children do much better during dinner prep time if they have burned off some energy outside. Even … [Read more...]

Favorite Cheap Road Trip Activities for Kids

 As a military family we have crossed the country a few times on road trips with kids. At this point we have the plan boiled down to the best tips when it comes to our favorite cheap road trip activities for kids. When road tripping, small parts and a lot of stuff just do not work well. They make a major mess. Keeping things simple, organized, and planning for the … [Read more...]

Activities in Pensacola that are Free or Cheap

{Post by Heather Hice-McCray} Pensacola, Florida has so much to offer those who visit and live here. There are things to do almost every weekend throughout the entire year. The best part is that a majority of the activities in Pensacola that are cheap or free cater to families and children. … [Read more...]

Free or Cheap Kids Activities in Denver

Free or cheap kids activities in Denver, Colorado. You don't have to spend a lot to have fun with your kids!

I grew up in the colorful Colorado mountains. Denver Colorado is full of history, with wild west adventures, gold rush, geology/mining, and dinosaur findings.  As a Colorado Native it’s my pleasure to share with you some of the best free or cheap kids activities in Denver.   My Grandparents came from Germany to visit often. We would take them to places like Buffalo … [Read more...]

Save Money on Kids Activities: Passes, Free Activities & Tips with NewAir

Save money on kids activities with these 5 tips. There is no need to go over budget to spend time with our kids.

Taking kids out and about on field trips, to outdoor events or museums can end up being a pretty costly way to spend time together as a family. Zoos, museums and indoor bounce gyms are a lot of fun though! To afford the fun activities, we try to save money on kids activities in easy ways. … [Read more...]

Life Lessons in Christmas Activities

{Post by Lisa Brown} Life Lesson: Viewing Christmas Lights Viewing Christmas lights is one of our family’s favorite activities to partake in during the Holidays. I love bundling up in warm clothes with a big hot mug of flavored peppermint coffee.  I’m moved by each little light that twinkles so bright and the delightful sighs my children express.   Christmas lights are … [Read more...]

Low-Key, Meaningful Thanksgiving Activities for Kids

Low-key, meaningful Thanksgiving activities for kids and families.

{Post By Lisa Brown} Each year around Thanksgiving we pull out a special decorated jar that is filled with everyone’s thankful notes!   Throughout the month of November, we add to the jar and we read our notes from previous years.   It’s neat to be reminded of all the things God has done for us and what matters. Notes from a jar help me remember my family’s life story. So … [Read more...]

Fall Toddler Activities

Great Fall toddler activities to try!

Toddlers and pumpkin patches are just about made for each other. But, what other fall toddler activities can you do when pumpkin patch season ends? Having tried these Fall toddler activities with each of my 4 kids, they are favorites for October and November. Whether you live where the leaves change color or not, these Fall activities for Toddlers will keep your toddler … [Read more...]

Traditional Fall Family Activities

Traditional Fall family activities for kids of all ages.

{Post by Lisa} I love the changes and traditional Fall family activities that take place during this season! I enjoy the sound of leaves crunching under my feet, smells from the oven as I bake my homemade apple pies, and harvesting all of the vegetables from my garden. My kitchen counters fill up quickly with pots, cutting boards, knives, bowls, and canning jars. My … [Read more...]

Free or Cheap Activities for Kids in the Hi-Desert of California

Think there is nothing to do in the hi-desert of California? Think again. There is a fun list of free or cheap kids activities in the hi-desert of California and the Morongo Basin.

Many felt sorry for us when we had to move from the almost-tropical paradise of San Diego to the hi-desert of southern California. My husband was one of them! I kept an open mind, and figured there would be plenty of hidden gems (or not-so-hidden) to keep the kids learning and playing. I found a great list of free or cheap activities for kids in the Hi-Desert of California and … [Read more...]

Toddler Pumpkin Activities

Fall is pumpkinn time! Toddler pumpkin activities help kids get hands-on learning experiences that are safe and fun. Includes Preschool pumpkin activities too.

Every Fall I like to gather some gourds and mini pumpkins for my kids to explore. They love the sensory aspect of scientific discovery. There is so much you can do for toddler pumpkin play activities. Plus, the good news is this is an inexpensive way to play in the Fall. Grab some mini pumpkins, gourds, or even the plastic craft pumpkins from your local craft store. We had a … [Read more...]

Free or Cheap Kids Activities in Milwaukee

Get a go-to list of free or cheap kids activities in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area. Keep this handy for Summer vacation or rainy days at home with the kids.

What are your favorite free kids activities in your area? It's Summer vacation here still, so I am learning about our new area and keeping a list of our go-to inexpensive kids activities. Have you checked out if the Free or Cheap Kids Activities List has your location available? The developing list of kids activities that are not expensive, is important because you can have … [Read more...]

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