Looking for some family things to do outdoors? There are several days during the year that National Parks are FREE, and one of those days is coming up this week, Wednesday June 19th.
Next Free Day! June 19th: Juneteenth National Independence Day
Check out this list of the Park locations by state.
Upcoming Free National Parks Admission Day This Year:
August 4th: Great American Outdoor Day
September 28: National Public Lands Day
November 11: Veterans Day
There are more than 400 parks to visit throughout the United States so there is sure to be one near you. This is also a great opportunity to look for some of these parks near your summer vacation spots.
The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours.
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Head to Sam’s Club this weekend to get the Member’s Mark Pro-Series 5-Burner Gas Griddle on sale for $299. Take your husband with you and make it his gift!
This gas griddle has a large 720 sq. inch cooking surface, so you can cook appetizers, sides, and main dishes simultaneously.
This offer is good for a limited time only. Shipping is free for Plus members.
One of our favorite family activities is read-aloud time. It is part of our homeschool time, but also part of every vacation road trip. The key to making reading aloud enjoyable is to find good books to read. So today I’m going to share some of my favorite read-aloud books for kids that are fun for them to listen to and fun for you to read.
After years of read-aloud time I now find my three teenagers up in their room reading books aloud to each other. My heart is full…
Why Read-Aloud to Kids Who Can Already Read?
There are many reasons to continue read-aloud time long after your kids learn to read. Some of my biggest reasons for making this a regular part of our day:
- It builds their vocabulary.
My older girls are brilliant (seriously) but they still pronounce words incorrectly if they haven’t heard them before and have only read them in their head. - Teaches phrases, expressions, and idoms.
Kids are very literal and many times when they read books to themselves they skip over phrases that make no sense to them. You can pause your reading at any point and discuss parts that you think they might not understand. - Strengthens listening skills.
Every person on earth needs to learn how to listen better. Listening to stories regularly helps your kids develop the ability to listen intently so they don’t miss out on the story. - Teaches that reading is fun.
Many times kids will hesitate to pick up longer books or branch out of genres they enjoy. As you pick books you can find books you know they will love and slowly show them that day by day you can read all sorts of great stories!
Note: All of the links below will take you to Amazon, where you can find copies of the books in different formats (Kindle, paperback, hardcover, etc.), but my best frugal recommendation is to always check the library first! I even found that many of these are available through Hoopla and Overdrive (apps that are free through most libraries).
35 Best Read-Aloud Books for Kids
Pie by Sarah Weeks
A story about Alice and her search for a missing pie crust recipe and solve the mystery of what happened to her much loved Aunt Polly. We recently read this aloud and every person in the house stopped to listen (even Dad). We were laughing so hard we cried!
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate Dicamillo
Sometimes when you love a toy it really does come alive. Follow the story of a much loved toy as he ventures from home to home and adventure to adventure.
Right now, hurry over to Woot! and score great deals on camping furniture! Get up to 60% off folding tables, chairs and more.
Plus, Prime members get FREE shipping when you sign in through your Amazon account.
Deal Ideas:
Hybrid Beach Umbrella Table $59.99 (reg. $129.99)
Hybrid 2-in1 Camping Chair $25.99 (reg. $59.99)
33.5” Portable Folding Tailgate Table, 4 Cup Holders, Food Basket, Insulated Cooler $14.99 (reg. $44.99)
This deal is good for a limited time. Shipping is FREE for Prime members or a flat fee of $6.
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Today is your last chance toget an extra 25% off select styles at Converse, including some sale styles! There are hundreds of styles to choose from.
Converse Coupon Code:
Use code JUNESALE at checkout to get the deal
Deal Ideas:
CONS One Star Pro Alltimers $29.97 (reg. $80)
– Use code JUNESALE to get 25% off
Makes it $18.72 shipped
Cherry Print Canvas Tote Bag $24.97 (reg. $35)
– Use code JUNESALE to get 25% off
Makes it $18.72 shipped
Sport Stack Long Sleeve T-Shirt $24.97 (reg. $35)
– Use code JUNESALE to get 25% off
Makes it $18.72 shipped
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This weekend QVC is offering 20% off your entire purchase, a coupon we’ve never seen them offer before! This offer is making crazy good prices on all things Dyson with many of them also on sale right now.
Each of these is by far the best price online right now, plus they all ship for free!
QVC Coupon Code
20NEWQ – 20% off entire purchase, up to $50 savings
Note: This coupon is for new accounts only that have never placed an order.
Lowest Price Dyson Deals
Dyson Hot & Cool Bladeless Fan & Heater – $319.99 (reg. $449.99)
-$50 off with 20NEWQ
makes it $269.99 shipped
Dyson AM07 Bladeless Oscillating Tower Fan – $279.98 (reg. $367.99)
-$50 off with 20NEWQ
makes it $229.98 shipped
Dyson V11 Cordfree Vacuum w/ Floor Dock & Tool Bundle – $449.98 (reg. $569.99)
-$50 off with 20NEWQ
makes it $399.99 shipped
Dyson V8 Animal Cordfree Vacuum w/ 8 tools – $349.98 (reg. $469)
-$50 off with 20NEWQ
makes it $299.98 shipped
Trying to eat more low-carb on the go? We have a nice deal on Atkins right now. Combine a coupon with the new Kroger Mega Event to get frozen entrees for $2.99 each!
This item is part of a mega event. The price listed is after a 50¢ instant savings when you purchase 6+ items. You can mix and match items and are welcome to buy more than 6.
Kroger Atkins Mega Deal (ends 6/25):
- Atkins Single Serve Entrees, $3.99
-$1 off Atkins Frozen Entree printable
(makes it $2.99)
See the full Kroger Ad for more great deals.
It is the perfect time to order new summer and fall clothes! This weekend only, LOFT is offering an extra 50% off everything+ free shipping! This makes for really awesome deals on dresses, tops, accessories and more!
No coupon code is needed, you’ll see the sale price already listed on all items. If for some reason it doesn’t apply you can use code CYBER at checkout.
Savings tip: Head to the clearance section first for the best discounts. Find stuff to layer with now or grab things for next season!
Deal Ideas:
Ankle Slit Fresh Cut High Rise Skinny Jeans – $64.99 (reg. $89.95)
-50% off at checkout
makes it $32.49
Wide Sleeve Boatneck Top – $24.88 (reg. $59.95)
-50% off at checkout
makes it $12.44
Satin Pocket Tee – $34.99 (reg. $59.95)
-50% off at checkout
makes it $17.49
Ombre Elbow Sleeve Sweater – $59.99 (reg. $74.95)
-50% off at checkout
makes it $29.99
Bags of frozen pasta like ravioli, tortellini, and gnocchi are often on sale! Whenever I run across a sale like this, I stock up. Everyone in our family enjoys these pastas and they are amazing for a hectic night or last minute dinner emergency.
They take only a few minutes to cook in boiling water and and you can add in protein, vegetables, and sauces to dress them up. Here are some of my favorites!
Tip: You can use the item search to find frozen pasta on sale at stores near you.
17 Frozen Pasta Recipes for Easy Dinners
Tortellini Recipes
photo via culinaryhill.com
Cheese Tortellini in Garlic Butter Sauce
photo via thekitchn.com
photo via thekitchn.com
Creamy Skillet Tortellini with Sweet Potato and Spinach
photo via tasteofhome.com
