Category: Entertainment
A Big Thank You to Jennifer Moss of BabyNames.com and author of Town Red, for providing this great list of activities that are free or low cost, build creativity and skills for kids, and are bonding experiences between parent and child. She did forget to mention how much fun it is to look up names on her site and find things like character tips for writers, what are cool names now and in the past, and games for baby showers. 1. Your local library – get your child his/her own library card, it makes them feel very important…
When The Frugal Dude suggested going to Yosemite, The Frugal Diva replied that it was just a bunch of trees. I could not have been more incorrect. The magnificent vistas, the fresh air, the beautiful meadows of wild flowers, and spectacular waterfalls made me realize that there was a whole world that awaited outside of urban areas. And the other good news, it did not involve any camping. I also believed that you had to pitch a tent and gather berries for sustenance. Many National Parks have food and accommodations that are reasonable and don’t involve building your…
Start Halloween early with free and low cost fun for the kids! Halloween Harvest Festival at Pierce College Returns in 2014 for its 10th year, featuring a live stage show inside of a pumpkin patch, where you pick a pumpkin after the show. The event includes a maze, a haunted trail and a haunted house. Location: Woodland Hills Admission: Ticketed For Kids: All Ages 2014 Dates: Various dates from September 26 through November 2 Dia de Los Muertos at El Pueblo (near Union Station) A 9-day annual celebration, culminating with a 2-day festival. The event includes Aztec dancers…
Now Divas occasionally we may have to pay for tickets however there are websites for theaters that make is easy to save on entertainment. Goldstar has an amazing selection of tickets to theater, sporting events, wine tastings, and even some trade shows. They are in several cities so plan ahead when you are traveling. I have used this website many times and always got good seats in the promised section and they keep a record of your transactions in case you want to recommend a production. Now in every major city. Theater tickets for a year with a subscription to…
In a joint effort to present the arts and culture to the diverse and myriad communities in Southern California, SoCal Museums (previously the Museum Marketing Roundtable) announces the ninth annual “Museums Free-For-All” Saturday, January 25, 2014. The museums–presenting art, cultural heritage, natural history, and science–will open doors and invite visitors free of charge. This offer is for general museum admission only and may not apply to special ticketed exhibitions. Regular parking fees apply; consult individual museum websites for hours and other visitor information. Participated museums are as follows: Annenberg Space for Photography…
This is for natives and tourists. There are many places to spend big bucks in Malibu however enjoy this beautiful town for an afternoon and spend less then $20 per person for a day vacation. The Adamson House Tour is a guided tour through the house which contains its original furnishings and is decorated with the renowned Malibu Potteries tile. Trained volunteer docents relate the history of the house, details of its architecture and furnishings, and the history of the family that lived in and created this distinctive home. And what does this all cost -$5.00 per person includes…
Six Simple Tips To Make The Most Of Your Space A guest post from Tara Wagner a staff writer for TechBreach. She has worked from home for over a decade, and loves sharing news and advice with fellow telecommuting moms and dads. She’s fascinated by new tech and new ideas; and when she finds time to unplug, she enjoys long hikes in the mountains near her home. She lives in Denver. If you’ve moved to a smaller space to save money, it’s easy to feel like your house is just too cramped to throw a good…