Things to do with your kids. (and more!)

Do you live in Long Island, NY or close by? If so, you'll be happy to know that Donna Amato from the Long Island Exchange has reviewed quite a few places right in your backyard that's great for familes! Her latest article covers things that are free or fun things to do in August. Some may run into September, but all of her links are perfect for you to check into times for September and beyond.


One low cost outing that Amato reviews is the Long Island Children's Museum. I checked into admission costs- $10 for those over 1 year old up to 69. Members of the museum can get in free, as do those under 1 year. Not a bad price, what with amusement park admission going over $20 per person these days. Kids don't learn a thing at those places, other than how to stand in line. The LI Children's Museum has many, many things that your kids can put their hands on, it's definitely going to provide a need break from having to say “Hands off!” over and over.


Don't forget to check out the list of places your children can eat free, too. The economy is tight and hitting everyone. So why not grab your kids a free meal when you purchase your own? Keep in mind that you will have to buy an adult meal, but by scouring local newspapers you can often find deals like 2 for 1 or a percentage off and still have free kid's meals.

While you are visiting the Long Island Exchange, don't forget to check out Green Ways to Fight Mosquitos, by Janene Mascarella. I wrote about some of her articles on my personal blog, Not Enough Coffee. While you're enjoying the outdoors, don't forget that mosquitos and other biting critters normally do not die off until it gets cold enough to kill the buggies where they live. Be safe and use green ways to cut those bug populations down around your home. There is still time for a few more walks, to grill out, and to let the kids run in the sun (for a bit!).

For more things to do and news for the LI area, visit Long Island Exchange. You'll find great columns, free classified, and local news you can use. If you're planning a trip to Long Island, check the site for real, honest information instead of relying on Wikipedia or a travel site.

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Repair Scratched CDs At Home!

I haven't tried this yet, but I plan to. Try this with a cd or DVD you are not worried about possibly losing for your first try. (or few tries)

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The Everyday Economic Main site has been updated. A new section with ebooks for sale at low prices has been added. These ebook can be purchased, read, then you can resell. When you purchase, you purchase distribution/resale rights.

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Coffee Filter Uses

Sent in via email, thanks Cathy!


COFFEE FILTERS: Not just for making coffee....

1. Cover bowls or dishes when cooking in the microwave.
Coffee filters make excellent covers.

2. Clean windows and mirrors. Coffee filters are
lint-free so they'll leave windows sparkling.

3. Protect China. Separate your good dishes by putting a coffee filter between each dish.

4. Filter broken cork from wine. If you break the cork when opening a wine bottle, filter the wine through a coffee filter.

5. Protect a cast-iron skillet. Place a coffee filter in the
skillet to absorb moisture and prevent rust.

6. Apply shoe polish. Ball up a lint-free coffee filter.

7. Recycle frying oil. After frying, strain oil through a sieve
lined with a coffee filter.

8. Weigh chopped foods. Place chopped ingredients in a coffee filter on a kitchen scale.

9. Hold tacos. Coffee filters make convenient wrappers for messy foods.

10. Stop the soil from leaking out of a plant pot. Line a plant pot with a coffee filter to prevent the soil from going through the drainage holes.

11. Prevent a Popsicle from dripping. Poke one or two holes as
needed in a coffee filter.

12. Do you think we used expensive strips to wax eyebrows? Use strips of coffee filters.

13. Put a few in a plate and put your fried bacon, French fries, chicken fingers, etc on them. Soaks out all the grease.


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Free Television and Movies

Want to really save some cash? People all over are cutting out cable and satellite in favor of free TV online. From feature films to how-to videos, the internet is a treasure trove of visual entertainment and learning. Follow the link to learn more...

You have seen videos embedded here and at the Everyday Economics main site. But why not take advantage of streaming video to watch your favorite programs? With the proper equipment you can play the videos/programs on your TV! I will post directions on how to do that, along with the cheapest way, soon.

Ok, I've talked enough. If you want to watch free TV programs and movies over your computer, visit No Subscription Required, a totally rocking site that lists over 500 websites with free to watch programs.

Everyday Economics makes no claims about the legality of any sites listed on the list, nor does the site that indexes them.


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How To Live On Practically Nothing (video)

Here is a great little video. It looks cutesy, but has good information. If you are new to living cheaply, check out this video. Please visit the creator's site, HowCast.com for other How To videos. Two new videos are posted on the main Everyday Economics site.

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New Everyday Economics Family Member!

Hi all,
I know I have been absent lately. Many of you have read that I was pregnant, in fact I was 7 months pregnant when I started Everyday Economics. There were more than a few times that our little one tried to make an early appearance, but luckily he decided to wait until he was fully baked.

Last week on the 15th, Lucas Kreed decided that he was 'done' and exactly 2 hours after the official end of our wedding anniversary (2am EST), I went into full blown labor. Our son made his debut at 7:57 am and weighed in at 7 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 3/4 inches long.

I'm posting a picture of him and Daddy on Lucas' first day home, last Thursday. So, now you all know who to blame for slow updates!


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