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Free or Low-Cost Activities for Families in Northern Virginia

We have moved around a lot as a military family. That has given us some great times to explore new areas and discover fun family activities. Free or low-cost activities for families in Northern Virginia are in this installment. … [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...]

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...]

10 Activities for Active Play and Less Use of Technology

I want my kids to get outside, move and have fun with active play activities and less technology use. This is my go-to list for this Summer so we all get outside more, and stare at screens less.

Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Lauren} We spent a little too much time this winter in front of the TV. I kept thinking “Only one more day of this. The kids are sick. They need to rest.” It seems like we always had an excuse to … [Read more...]

Teaching Children to Sew

Teaching children to sew with a simple anf fun free printable sewing pattern and sewing project for kids.

Recently I was sewing a robe for my oldest daughter. She asked if she could help and said she wanted to learn how to sew. Before jumping in, I wanted to look for a project to help with teaching children to sew. As a child, I remember my mom sitting at her sewing machine. She still has the same one. It had its own table that the sewing machine folded down into for storage. … [Read more...]

Free or Cheap Kids Activities in Jackson, Mississippi

Free or cheap kids activities in and near Jackson, Mississippi.

I have heard such great things about Mississippi! For this installment of the Free or Cheap Kids Activities series we are focusing on Jackson, Mississippi. There are some great free or cheap kids activities in Jackson, Mississippi. A fellow blogger has lived there with her twins, and has so many fun activities to share. … [Read more...]

Free or Cheap Kids Activities in the Twin Cities

20 of the best free or cheap kids activiities in the twin cities of minneapolis and st paul, minnesota.

Lakes dotted throughout town, tons of amazing museums, and delicious spots to eat, we loved our time in St Paul and Minneapolis. Our family has lived in five different cities so far and visited countless others but the Twin Cities remain one of the most family friendly places. If you have kids, you’re probably already aware of the awesome Minnesota Children’s Museum, the … [Read more...]

Free or Cheap Kids Activities in Washington, D.C.

Many free or cheap kids activities in Washington, D.C. are easily accessible-even during the busy Summer months in the nation's capitol. (Part of the Free or Cheap Activities series at The Stay-at-Home Mom Survival Guide.)

A busy place in the Summer months, there are many free or cheap kids activities in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding area for every season. Since we lived in Northern Virginia two separate times for a total of 4 years, we have a lot of familiarity with the Washington D.C. area. I have gathered activities for kids in the Washington, D.C. area. If you are a local and know … [Read more...]

Free or Cheap Kids Activities in Eastern North Carolina

Save this collection of free or cheap kids activities in eastern North Carolina. There are so many family friendly, affordable activities for kids in coastal NC. Follow the series of Free or Cheap Kids Activities by location.

There are many free or cheap kids activities in eastern North Carolina. The area gets a bad rap for not having “much to do,” but it is one of my favorite places we have ever lived. [Not in Eastern NC? View the entire Free or Cheap Kids Activities series here.] My family lived in eastern NC near New Bern, North Carolina for the first three years after my oldest was born. I met … [Read more...]

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Welcome to Mom Motivation Mondays where weekly contributing writers share their motherhood experiences to encourage you to find the joy in being a mom. {This week: Post by Jaimi} I need to stay positive, upbeat and clear-headed. I can't let the kids behavior pull me into frustration, although it does happen. I want to share with you what I came up with to stay focused on … [Read more...]

Remembering the Why of My Marriage (Great Clips Veteran’s Day)

Marriage has its challenges, and as a military spouse-often alone and away from my husband-I have to remember the WHY of my marriage to get me through the tough challenges. A tribute to my favorite Veteran this Veteran's Day and a way you can show Veteran's a small thanks compliments of Great Clips Veteran's Day offers.

  If you had told me I was going to meet my husband that night, I would have bet against it. I am a different person than I was.  It was high school after all. Everyone changes and matures as they grow older. I know I did. I like to think we were stuck together by fate-God’s hand in the matter. … [Read more...]

32 Free or Cheap Summer Activities for Kids

Here are the most up-to-date free or cheap activities to do with kids this Summer. There are 32 ideas here! Summer vacation has started in our house, and I am ready to find some free or really low-cost fun for us to do with the kids. We keep things pretty relaxed in the Summer.   I love having all of my kids home…although there is more sibling rivalry and we get a … [Read more...]

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