As a mom to four kids, ages 24 to 14, I've planned a plethora of kids' parties. I'm also a teacher and have hosted numerous classroom events. I've had some great successes and colossal fails. From those experiences, I've compiled a list of tips for parents on planning kids' parties. These parties are geared toward preschool and elementary age kids. These parties work great for large families and parents with toddlers and babies. Speaking as a mom whose husband worked a lot and wasn't always able to help, these tips work great for single-parent parties and those where mom or dad has to pull it off alone. Being a frugalista, these hints focus on cheap or free homemade party ideas. I've linked online sites with free printable party supplies and decorations, too. Cheap, parent-friendly kids' birthday party tips Cheap (mostly free!) parent-friendly kids party tips
As a mom to four kids, ages 24 to 14, I've planned a plethora of kids' parties. I'm also a teacher and have hosted numerous classroom events. I've had some great successes and colossal fails. From those experiences, I've compiled a list of tips for parents on planning kids' parties. These parties are geared toward preschool and elementary age kids. These parties work great for large families and parents with toddlers and babies. Speaking as a mom whose husband worked a lot and wasn't always able to help, these tips work great for single-parent parties and those where mom or dad has to pull it off alone. Being a frugalista, these hints focus on cheap or free homemade party ideas. I've linked online sites with free printable party supplies and decorations, too. Cheap, parent-friendly kids' birthday party tips 
The Hub of Detroit--Free Bikes for Kids, Plus Empowerment
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A bicycle is more than just a riding toy. It provides exercise, mobility, transportation, and, sometimes, a job. Bikes can go places cars can't. They cost exponentially less than motor vehicles to maintain. For a kid living in downtown Detroit, a bike may be a magic carpet out of poverty. That's why mission projects like the Hub of Detroit are so vital. The Hub (as it's affectionately called by locals) was formerly Back Alley Bikes. The program is dedicated to providing "cycling education and services with a focus on youth development, sustainable practices, and community access." I guess you could say they break cycles (of poverty, hopelessness) and rebuild new, healthier (bi)cycles. Wouldn't it be nice if there was a program like this in every community? Here's how it works. read more
Free Stuff from OfficeMax Through September, 2012
OfficeMax promotional code for free totebag. Free Gifts with your Online Purchase. Use code: FREEBAG. Big Daily Deals Every Day this September at officemax.com. Plus, HUGE savings on Supplies, Furniture and more. As always, Free Shipping on most orders over $50. Sign up for OfficeMax email updates to get freebies and coupons. Buy a kinds of ful backpacks regularly $39.99 now $24.99 to $29.99 after instant savings, PLUS backpacks come with $25 in free school supplies. Free shipping on orders over $50.
Cream-of-the-crop fall harvest festivals in southeast Michigan
Ways Save Money on Back to School Shopping
As summer winds down, parents and kids are gearing up to go back to school. For parents, kids returning to school means back to school shopping. Written for Detroit local, this article offers tips for back-to-school shopping in any area. In 2012, the Detroit News reported that families will spend an average $688 per child on back-to-school purchases. Detroiters, if you're looking to save money on back-to-school purchases, here are places in the metro area to do it. Ways Save Money on Back-to-School Shopping
How to Blog--Where to Find Free Blogs
Looking for tips on how to blog? I'm your go-to gal-- I maintain 68 blogs which get a combined 200,000 to 800,000 hits per month. Think you have to pay to blog? You don't. There are several free blogs and blogging sites. Here's how to get a free blog. read more
Free Printable Dark Knight Batman Coloring Pages
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Free Printable Star Trek Coloring Pages
Star Trek: Free Printable Coloring Pages--Star Trek is one of the longest running television shows. Both shows, the old show with William Shatner and newer one with Patrick Stewart, are very shows. Over the years, several movies have been made on Star Trek. Here are free printable Star Trek coloring pages for Trekkies of all decades. Read more
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