Use a hashtag to win a tablet, or read a book, listen to a book, review a book, write a poem with friends or family, or join an online book discussion. We’ve got all the ways for children, teens and adults to enjoy books without leaving the … [Read more...] about Free Books for All and the Chance to Win a Samsung Tablet
Kids & Families
Five FREE Places to Get Space this Spring
Try one of these five free destinations for a dog-optional nature walk. Spring doesn’t officially arrive until March 19, but temperatures are warming. Get outside. ONE: The Arnold Arboretum Now, before the flowers bloom in spring profusion, is … [Read more...] about Five FREE Places to Get Space this Spring
Boston Flower and Garden Show Deals
Win A Pair of Free Tickets Step 1: Like our page on Facebook @BostonLivingOnTheCheap. Step 2: Answer a question about flowers in the comments. Step 3: Win one of two pairs of FREE tickets to the show. Step 4: Pick your tickets up at the box office … [Read more...] about Boston Flower and Garden Show Deals
FREE and Cheap Easter Activities for Boston Children
Easter Activities in Boston and Online No need to hunt for things to do leading up to April 12, 2020 and beyond. We’re hopping with ways to celebrate Easter, from special Easter photos to Easter Bunny visits and story times. East Somerville … [Read more...] about FREE and Cheap Easter Activities for Boston Children
Not-So-Scary Halloween Events
Photo courtesy of Zoo New England Halloween is a big deal these days, and with that come events that take horror and fright to the next level. For families looking for more mild-mannered Halloween events, there are plenty of … [Read more...] about Not-So-Scary Halloween Events
FREE admission to Massachusetts museums
On the first full weekend of every month Bank of America’s Museums on Us provides cardholders entrance to 175 museums for free on the first weekend of every month. Bank of America and Merrill Lynch cardholders can … [Read more...] about FREE admission to Massachusetts museums
LEGO Minifigures Swap: FREE
Every Monday at your nearest LEGO store you can join in on a FREE LEGO Minifigures Swap. It's easy to do. Just bring one of your own Minifigures--you know, one you have 10 of--into your local LEGO store during that day. Then, you can … [Read more...] about LEGO Minifigures Swap: FREE
Ski deal for Superbowl weekend
Of course, we all know next weekend is the BIG GAME! But Superbowl weekend has also historically been a great time to find a ski deal. So far, I've only found one, but I'll keep looking. The deal is at Mt. Sunapee--maybe I'll see you there because … [Read more...] about Ski deal for Superbowl weekend
Free Kids Activities in Boston
No one ever said living in and around Boston was cheap. But that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of free and cheap things to do with kids in the greater Boston area. Check out my list of free kids activities in Boston: Go for a bike … [Read more...] about Free Kids Activities in Boston
Home Depot Kids Workshops: FREE
Once or twice a month your kids can enjoy FREE hands-on fun at Home Depot kids workshops for children ages 5 - 12. Kids make a different project each month. This is one of those month's we're lucky enough to have two! In addition to keeping … [Read more...] about Home Depot Kids Workshops: FREE
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