Category: entertainment
HIKING…. A Fantastic Cheap (skate) Family Activity
| February 18, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under entertainment, environment, fitness, fun, lifestyle, summer |
From The Cheapskate Mom: One of my greatest loves in life is hiking. No, I'm not an extreme hiking gal by any means – although I love reading stories about daring mountain climbers! I love spending a day traversing a mountain. I have a well-loved set of hiking poles from Wal-Mart ($12!) – and that's about it. Nothing, in my opinion, beats a day spent in nature – for free.… more
Schedule Yourself Some Free Fun
| February 15, 2013 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under entertainment, fall, fun, hobbies, hobby, summer, winter |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom It's winter in New England and I've been getting bored in The Cheapskate House. We simply don't have the money to go out to eat, go to the movies, or go shopping – lol – for fun. Needless to say, the house is spotless and I've been blogging A LOT Still, I've been itching to do something enriching that doesn't require riches (excuse… more
Our DIY Sushi Making Night Adventure
| August 28, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under entertainment, fall, food, fun, home, household, kitchen |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Making Our Own Sushi : Climbing My Culinary Mount Everest Hi folks! As you may already know, my hubbie and I don't go out to eat. EVER. We can't afford to right now. Of all the things we miss – we've really been craving sushi. We were talking about this with a friend who has cooked professionally recently – and he said… more
10+ Fun Home Summer Camp Ideas : The Backyard Summer Camp
| July 6, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under diy, entertainment, fun, kidsandpets, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Ah, Summer …. The kids are home, the weather is hot, the wallet is …. well, the wallet is empty. What's a cheapskate mom to do? Consider getting together with trusted friends, neighbors church members and family to start your own home summer camp. Use social media like facebook and email to spread the word among people you trust. Make the camp last… more
Homemade Finger Paint Fun
| June 10, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, diy, ecofriendlykitchen, entertainment, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, kitchencrafts, repurpose, sensory, summer |
by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom Food Coloring Paint Recipes + Paint Holder Ideas Did you know you can make kids paint – whether it is finger paints or watercolors – with food coloring? I'm excited to share with you a few recipes I found and made tonight – plus a clever tip for reusing those cardboard coffee cup drink carriers and empty tea light candle votives! Paint Recipes:… more
Just Take The Free Way
| May 17, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under entertainment, home, household, money-management |
Monthly Expenses and Their Free Replacements by George Gallagher Often when asked to list their monthly expenses, people mention the major ones such as rent, mortgage, utilities, and a car payment. However, the minor expenses can become very major when added together. Phone Land Line With the convenience and availability of cell phone coverage, many savvy consumers have dropped their residential land lines. Why pay approximately $25/month on a line… more
Cheapskate Bowling For Kids
| May 10, 2012 | Posted by thecheapskatemom under crafts, craftsbeauty, diy, entertainment, fun, kidsandpets, kidscrafts, repurpose, sodabottle, summer |
Kids Bowl Free At Home by Hannah Walton aka The Cheapskate Mom I absolutely love bowling – it’s exciting, competitive, builds confidence and dexterity – and it’s also expensive , especially in this economic climate. One thing I’ve learned from living on a cheapskate’s budget it : Think Outside The Box, or in this case – Think Outside The Alley. Who says your kids can’t enjoy a fun afternoon bowling?… more
