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FREE and Cheap Earth Day Activities

While Earth Day is officially on April 22, there are related events throughout the week. Here are a few options in Boston and the surrounding area that are FREE or cheap, and offer great opportunities to celebrate and learn about the … [Read more...] about FREE and Cheap Earth Day Activities

State Parks in Metrowest: Outdoor Recreation on the Cheap

The 122nd running of the Boston Marathon gets going on Monday, April 16. Thousands of runners will line up in Hopkinton and make their way into Boston, traversing through the Metrowest suburban towns of Ashland, Framingham, and Natick – all great … [Read more...] about State Parks in Metrowest: Outdoor Recreation on the Cheap

Tee Times: Cheaper Places to Play Golf in Boston

In addition to the Boston Marathon, April marks the official start of the Boston golfing season, as the city's two municipal golf courses – George Wright in Hyde Park and William J. Devine in Dorchester – open for business. And while golf does have a … [Read more...] about Tee Times: Cheaper Places to Play Golf in Boston

Patriot’s Day in Boston: 4 Free and Cheap Things to Do

Spring break for most public schools begins the week of April 16, which coincides with Patriot’s Day. Here are four options with a historic bent that allow affordable ways to get out and enjoy the city and surrounding towns. Monday, April 16 is … [Read more...] about Patriot’s Day in Boston: 4 Free and Cheap Things to Do

Baseball on the Cheap: Where to Catch a Pro Game on the Cheap

The Boston Red Sox have among the most loyal fanbases around. Through thick and thin over the decades, Red Sox Nation has rallied around the team. During the season, Fenway Park is regularly packed to the rafters with fans willing to shell out more … [Read more...] about Baseball on the Cheap: Where to Catch a Pro Game on the Cheap

Save on Skiing: How to Score Discounted Lift Tickets

There's no getting around it: downhill skiing is expensive. Once you take into account the skis, the ski boots, the helmet and the goggles, and the fashionable parka and pants, you've already invested hundreds if not more – and you haven't even … [Read more...] about Save on Skiing: How to Score Discounted Lift Tickets

Trail race registration: Enter for $5

If you've been hoping to get off the couch and do a race, you may want to sign up for the Run with the Beavers, a 5 or 10 mile trail race in Chepachet, R.I. (about 70 miles from Boston) on July 14. Sure, a race of any mileage is intimidating for the … [Read more...] about Trail race registration: Enter for $5

Save at the Grocery Store with Three Easy Tips

If you’re like most people, one of your New Year’s resolutions involves finances. Among the most popular resolutions are saving more money or spending less, which are essentially two sides of the same coin. These goals are often easier to achieve … [Read more...] about Save at the Grocery Store with Three Easy Tips

Fabulous Fun Freebies in Boston

Cheap is nice but FREE is even better. If you're looking for free things to do in and around Boston, head over to online registration site Eventbrite and search for free events in your area. As an online registration system, Eventbrite lists hundreds … [Read more...] about Fabulous Fun Freebies in Boston

Easing Pain at the Pump at Boston Area Gas Stations

As winter fast approaches, gas prices are creeping upward. Luckily, there are plenty of reward programs available to help drivers spend a bit less every time they hit the gas pumps. While saving 5-to-10 cents a gallon may not seem like much, the … [Read more...] about Easing Pain at the Pump at Boston Area Gas Stations