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Archive for the ‘entertainment’ Category

July 10th, 2007

b5media Launches New Music Channel

b5media just announced the start of it’s 14th channel, the music channel.  There are 21 blogs focused on a wide variety of genres and geographical locations.  Now there are more then 230 blogs in the b5 network. 
To celebrate the launch, b5 is giving away some pretty cool prizes.  Giveaways include:
 * 3 iPod Shuffle
* 3 MP3 players with […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

July 1st, 2007

Crayola Games for Kids

Looking for more stuff to keep the kids busy? Let me them play with this fireworks show at Crayola Creativity Central.  Crayola also has many other options such as coloring pages, craft ideas, card creator, certificate maker, as well as many neat looking games.
We’re looking for more free activities to keep the kids busy this summer. […]

By Karen -- 2 comments

June 28th, 2007

Free Stuff for Kids

In most places, school has been out for a few weeks now.  Are the kids making you crazy yet?  Do you wish you had some things to keep them busy? 
Char, from Weary Parent, has sent me some information on a free summer book for kids.  Char and Randa have worked hard on getting some activities together […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

May 9th, 2007

Top 10 free kids events for your kids

I found a great article on About.com telling all about free or really cheap kid’s events that you can take advantage of this summer.  What great ideas.  I knew about all but the Toy’s R Us In-Store events.  Guess I haven’t paid attention.  I also added some of my favorites as well.

Michael’s Kid’s […]

By kellys -- 2 comments

April 14th, 2007

Thrifty Mommy readers are more than just bloggers!

Recently I asked you as readers what your focus was. Were you a blogger, frugal reader, or freelance writer and then asked you to vote on our poll so we could see who was out there. I am amazed at the responses I have gotten. I just want to thank you for all your encouragement […]

By kellys -- 6 comments

March 23rd, 2007

Great free fun even on a business trip

Washington DC is a great place to visit.  There is so much to do that we can’t do at home.  My family is here for a business trip.  But let me tell you what I have found to be my favorite things to do so far.

We are staying at my BIL’s house so watching my […]

By kellys -- 4 comments

March 1st, 2007

Fantasy lunch for 2

One of the ladies at work and I have fantasy lunch a couple of times a week.  She is just a cheap frugal as I am so we think about what we would have for lunch if money and time were no object.  Talk about a fantasy!!!
So here is my fantasy lunch for today.  It […]

By kellys -- 1 comment

February 21st, 2007

Thrifty Mommy Makes Radio!

Last night I was on the way home from Financial Peace University classes.  My husband calls and says, “Turn on the radio, NOW!!!”.  I turn on the radio and The Cooper Lawrence Show is reading from my post 50 Ways to Save on Your Grocery Bill.
I tried to call in several times, but my attempts were […]

By Karen -- 6 comments

February 18th, 2007

Is it Time to Cut the Cable?

I’ve been giving a lot of thought lately to cutting off the cable.  I mean, here we are, almost out of what I call “stupid debt”.  This means all debt other than our home. 
Even though we are still almost out of debt, our monthly living expenses are high.  I just keep wondering where the money is […]

By Karen -- 8 comments

February 12th, 2007

I found a great website for thrifty techinical advice

If you are on the internet and reading Thrifty Mommy, then chances are pretty good that you have some knowledge of the internet and computers. Want to know more and still stay within your budget? How about the Kim Komando Show?
I am willing to admit that I married a computer genius because all […]

By kellys -- 0 comments

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