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Free St. Patrick’s Day Apps

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Is St. Patrick’s Day one of your favorite holidays? Would you like to play with some free apps that have a holiday theme? Look no further than this blog! I’ve got a list of apps for Android and for iOS that will make your St. Patrick’s Day a very happy one. The following apps are for Android devices. Memory: St. Patrick’s Day is an app that is free to download. The minimum operating system required is Android 1.6. It is a cute Memory game that uses shamrock shaped “cards” for you to turn over. Some of the images you must … Continue reading →

Family-Friendly St. Patrick’s Day Travel

You don’t have to blow a hole in your budget in order to have a blast with your entire clan on St. Patrick’s Day.  There are a slew of family-friendly events being held across the country this weekend to celebrate the Irish in all of us.  And the best part—most are free to attend, including: Chicago:  For more than four decades, the city of Chicago has been honoring St. Patrick by coloring the town green.  On Saturday, March 16th, the Chicago Journeymen Plumbers will head out in boats to dye the Chicago River green prior to the kick-off of the … Continue reading →

Big Apple Savings

Vacationing in the Big Apple can put a BIG dent in your wallet.  According to a recent travel survey, the average price for a hotel room in the heart of New York City will run you about $300. Not exactly cheap, though the hit to your travel budget could sting a lot more if you stay at luxury four-star chains, such as Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and Sheraton properties. So what’s a frugal traveler to do if he wants to visit Manhattan without going broke? Fortunately, there is good news for budget-conscious tourists looking to explore the nation’s most expensive hotel … Continue reading →

Free Valentine’s Day Apps for iPhone

One way to get into the spirit of a holiday is to play around with an app that was designed with that holiday in mind. There are plenty of Valentine’s Day apps out there for people who use iPhones. Many of them are free to download and use! Here are a few of the free Valentine’s Day apps that are new this year. Insta Love Frames is a free app that is compatible with iPhone and iPad. It is optimized for iPhone 5. It was updated on January 19, 2013. The app contains 30 different frames, and some special effects. … Continue reading →

Get Into the Holiday Spirit Without Breaking the Bank

Last Friday, a Christmas tree lot opened up across the street from our church. Who buys a Christmas tree a week before Thanksgiving? It was much easier to denounce the premature holiday madness in October when Wal-Mart and Target were selling Christmas wreaths next to the Halloween candy, but now that Thanksgiving is just a few days away, I suppose it’s time to make merry. One of the cheapest ways to get into the holiday spirit is to hit the road and soak in the spectacular Christmas light displays… that you didn’t have to erect. Some of the nation’s most … Continue reading →

Traveling on a Budget: Electrifying Holiday Light Displays

If you don’t have the cash to deck your halls like the Griswolds this Christmas, don’t fret. Fortunately, there are tons of places to view electrifying displays of holiday lights without having to travel far or zap your budget. The following cities are home to some of the nation’s most merry megawatt-lined miles and sparkling seasonal streets that won’t cost you a dime to view: New York City: It won’t take long for you to get into the holiday spirit when strolling along the streets of the Big Apple. The city’s massive window displays, blinged out trees and public parks, … Continue reading →

Store Hours for Black Friday – 2012

It’s time to make your plan of attack for Black Friday. Several stores have released information about when they will open their doors and what some of their big deals will be. Here’s what I’ve been able to discover so far. Use this information to help plan out where you will go to first on Black Friday. Staples is opening it’s doors at 5:00 in the morning on Friday, November 23, 2012. Their Early Bird Specials will last until noon (or while supplies last). Walmart will start it’s Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving Day, and will open its doors at … Continue reading →

Parade of Holiday Freebies

Everyone loves a parade, and why not? They are fun, festive, and best of all–FREE! With the holidays fast approaching cities from coast-to-coast are prepping to host a cornucopia of family-friendly parades. The granddaddy of them all is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. It is the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States and attracts millions of spectators each year. However, you don’t have to spend a ton of money traveling to the Big Apple to take in the sights and sounds of these colorful moving spectacles. Rather, gather the kids and grab a piece of … Continue reading →

The Multitasking Apple

This fall, stock up on inexpensive apples and make them work hard for you while they save you money. The key is get the apples as cheaply as possible and use them for more than one purpose or use as much of the apple as possible. One of my favorite ways to do this is to get five or six large apples, and peel them, trying to make sure that I get a few good long peels in the process. I cut the apples and then place them in the crockpot with 1/4 cup of water, 1/4 cup of sugar … Continue reading →

Apple Juice with a Side of Arsenic

My son refuses to drink sodas, which makes me one proud mama and almost makes me forget that he won’t eat most vegetables and fruits. But, I was alarmed today when I read that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is planning to find out of the amount of arsenic in our food is a problem and apple juice – my son’s favorite drink – is among one of the highest offenders! Past studies have shown that the amount of arsenic in our foods and drinks may pose a problem, but I guess the FDA has just glossed over it. … Continue reading →