Who here likes to bowl? Who here likes any family outing that’s free for kids? If you answered yes to either of those, head on over to the Kids Bowl Free website. This annual and legit deal involves select bowling centers and schools around the United States (and some in Canada). It’s “designed to give …
My husband sometimes pokes fun at me because he suspects I may be an 80-year-old stuck in a 30-something’s body. On more than one occasion, I’ve planned dates to places where we were the youngest in the building by 40 years. So I question my judgement on things sometimes. When it comes to this blog, I …
Grammy and Grampy love their grandkids so much, it clouds their judgement. Take, for example, going out to eat with our kids. Grammy thinks Farley and Mooch are not only geniuses (they are), but also great dinner companions. So, she invites us out to dinner. She picks places she knows I’d like – yummy! – …
Omaha loves a parade. Once or twice a year, I drag my family to one only to realize I don’t really like it (I’m talking about the parade, not my family). I have parade-induced amnesia. But for most normal folk, parades are fun, and you can enjoy one almost every season in Omaha. Maybe when …
Your local library. You hit it up for free books, a storytime here and there, maybe a free DVD or CD to mix things up at home. If that about sums up your family’s experience with the library, this post’s for you. Here are some things you might not know is available – for free …
In my former life, I was a theater and movie critic for a newspaper. I got to go to shows for free, bringing giddy nieces, tipsy friends and Mr. Wonderful to many a good show. Alas, my freeloading days are over. What’s a girl to do? You figure out where the discounts are and you …