Whether you have one kid or five kids, when it comes to extracurricular activities, it can really add up. We all want our kids to be stimulated emotionally and physically, and things like music lessons or sports leagues have a lot of value in teaching kids important life skills.
Even if you limit each child to only one activity, it can eat up a lot of your budget. Here are all my tips for how to save on activities for kids. The key is: ask around and get creative! You never know who might be willing to offer their expertise.
How to Save on Activities for Kids
Online Deals and Coupons
Websites like Groupon and LivingSocial often offer deals and discounts on various activities and lessons for kids. You can find discounted rates for things like art classes, sports activities, music lessons, and more.
Membership Discounts
Check if any memberships you already have offer discounts on kids’ activities. This could include memberships to museums, zoos, or local community centers. Our local zoo offers kids classes for only $12 to members!
Local Community Programs
Many local community centers, libraries, and parks and recreation departments offer affordable or even free activities and lessons for kids. These can include sports leagues, art classes, STEM workshops, and more. With sports, for example, joining a rec or church league will be considerably less expensive than a more serious sports league. Especially for younger kids, these options tend to focus more on building skills and have much less pressure and require less time commitment.
Seasonal Promotions
Keep an eye out for seasonal promotions and sales. Many businesses that offer kids’ activities and lessons may have special offers during certain times of the year, such as back-to-school season or holidays. Sometimes there may be times when they offer free classes for a trial period, which is a great way to try things out before spending money on them.
Need new pillows? Shop at Kohl’s this weekend to grab The Big One Microfiber Pillow for just $3.99 after a coupon code.
The standard/queen size pillow currently sells for $4.99, but enter code FRIENDS20 at checkout to get an extra 20% off, making your final price only $3.99.
Grab The Big One Microfiber Pillow and check out a few other deals below!
Deal Ideas:
The Big One Microfiber Pillow – $4.99
-extra 20% off with FRIENDS20
makes it $3.99
The Big One Kids Oversized Supersoft Plush Throw – $14.99
-extra 20% off with FRIENDS20
makes it $11.99
The Big One Emily Floral Reversible Comforter Set with Sheets, Queen – $64.99
-extra 20% off with FRIENDS20
makes it $51.99 shipped
Get Back: $10 Kohl’s Cash
like paying $41.99!
This offer ends 3/17. Shipping is free on orders of $49+.
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Have you purchased Seresto collars for your pets? Seresto has agreed to a class action settlement that you may be entitled to!
Defendants claim that Seresto falsely labeled and marketed their products, representing that they would provide 8 months of protection from fleas and ticks while at the same time failing to disclose the health risks to pets that wore the products.
The class period includes the following Seresto products for personal use and not for resale on or before July 8th, 2024.
- Seresto Flea and Tick Collar for Large Dogs (above 18 pounds)
- Seresto Flea and Tick Collar for Small Dogs (under 18 pounds)
- Seresto Flea and Tick Collar for Cats
Eligible class members can receive $13 per product purchased, no limit, with proof of purchase. If you don’t have proof of purchase, there is a limit of up to $26 per pet.
We’ve used this for years on our dogs and cats, so I searched my Amazon orders and found receipts for 12 collars. That means a total back of $156!
There are also payouts for pets who suffered injuries or death. See the full details of the settlement here.
To submit a claim, simply fill out the form here on or before July 23rd.
There’s a great SeaPak deal available at Publix this week. Use an eCoupon with the B1G1 sale to get fish for only $4.44 (reg. $10.89!)
Publix SeaPak Deal (ends 3/19 or 3/20):
- SeaPak Morey’s Fish Fillets, 10 oz, B1G1 at $10.89 ($5.44)
-$1 off Morey’s item, Publix eCoupon
(makes it $4.44)
Check out the full Publix ad for more great deal ideas.
Kohl’s is running a sale on their Disney Dining & Kitchenware. Plus, get an extra 20% off with code through the weekend!
Deal Ideas:
Prices shown are after the coupon code has been applied.
Disney’s Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker – $11.99 (reg. $25)
Disney’s Mickey Mouse 5-Qt. Slow Cooker & 20-oz. Dipper Set – $35.99 (reg. $55)
Disney’s Mickey Mouse Kettle Popcorn Maker – $71.99 (reg. $115)
This sale ends 3/17. Shipping is free with orders of $49+ or choose in-store pickup.
Shop at QVC to grab this Hoover PowerDash Pet Compact Carpet Cleaner on sale for $89.98 (reg. $120). It’s lightweight yet powerful!
First-time customers can also use code SURPRISE for an extra $30 off their first $60+ purchase, making the final price just $59.98.
If you’ve already ordered from QVC in the past, use code HELLO10 for $10 off your purchase.
Even at the sale price of $89.98, this is $10 less than the lowest price we could find online.
This offer is good for a limited time only. Please note that shipping costs add $10.22.
See more ONLINE SHOPPING DEALS!
Head to your store starting Sunday, 3/17 to find these deals from the new Walgreens ad. Get children’s Dimetapp for 99¢ and more.
Walgreens Cash – Month Long
- $5 WC WYB $15 in Nivea or Coppertone Products
Nivea Men’s Body Wash, 16.9 oz, $5
(buy (3), makes it $3.33 ea.)
Nivea Body Lotion, 16.9 oz, $10 (on sale thru 3/23)
reg price $10.99
(buy (2), makes it $7.50 ea.)
Coppertone Sunscreen, B1G1 50% off
Coppertone Complete or Baby Lotion 30 SPF, 7 oz, $12.49
Coppertone Face, 2.5 oz, $13.99
-$2 off Coppertone Kids, 2.5 oz+, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off Coppertone Sports, excl Kids items, limit 3, Ibotta mobile app
-$3 off Coppertone Face item, 2 oz+, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (2), at $12.49, use (2) $2 off, makes it $4.86 ea.) - $10 WC when you spend $30 on select Cosmetics, Nails and Accessories, (Clip offer on website)
(ends 3/23)
Maybelline Colossal Mascara, B1G1 50% off at $10.99
Revlon Lip Color, $13.99
-$3 off Sally Hansen Miracle Gel nail color, base color and top coat, Save 02/25
-$1 off Sally Hansen Salon Effects Perfect Manicure Nails , Save 02/25
-$5/2 L’Oreal Cosmetics items, excl Color Riche monos, pencil sharpeners, & EMUR, Walgreens eCoupon
-$5/2 Maybelline Cosmetics, Walgreens eCoupon
-$2 off No7 Cosmetic item, Walgreens (EXP 3/23) eCoupon
-$3 off Covergirl Eye product, excl 1 Kit Shadows, accessories & trial, Save 03/10 (EXP 3/23)
-$3 off Covergirl Face product, excl Cheekers, accessories & trial, Save 03/10 (EXP 3/23)
-$1 off Covergirl Lip product, excl Continuous Color lipstick, accessories & trial, Save 03/10 (EXP 3/23)
-$2 off Maybelline New York eye product, excl Expertwear Mono Eyeshadow, Twin Brow & Eye Pencil, minis & trial, limit 1, Save 03/10 (EXP 3/23)
-$2 off Maybelline New York face product, limit 1, Save 03/10 (EXP 3/23)
-$2 off Maybelline New York lip product, excl Baby Lips, limit 1, Save 03/10 (EXP 3/23)
-$2 off CoverGirl face product, excl Cheekers, accessories, trial/travel size printable
-$2 off CoverGirl eye product, excl 1-kit shadows, accessories, trial/travel size printable
-$2 off Maybelline product printable
-$3 off Revlon lip product, excl Kiss Balm printable
-$3 off Revlon face cosmetic product printable
-$3 off Revlon eye cosmetic product printable
-$2 off L’Oreal Paris cosmetics, excl eye shadow, face primer, color correct, lip balms, makeup remover & trial, limit 2, Ibotta mobile app
-$2 off Covergirl Eye item, excl 1-kit shadows, accessories, & trial size, Walgreens (EXP 3/23) eCoupon
-$2 off Covergirl Face item, excl Cheekers, accessories, & trial size, Walgreens (EXP 3/23) eCoupon
-$2 off Maybelline New York item, Walgreens (EXP 3/23) eCoupon
-$3 off Revlon Eye Cosmetic item, Walgreens eCoupon
-$3 off Revlon Face Cosmetic item, Walgreens eCoupon
(buy (2) Maybelline & Revlon, use $5/2, $3 Ibotta and Fetch, makes it $3.32 ea.) - $5 WC WYB $20 in Raw Sugar Body, Hand Wash or Hair Care, B1G1 25% off
Raw Sugar Kids Detangler, 6 oz, $5.99
Raw Sugar Hair Care, 18 oz, $8.99 - $3 WC WYB $15 Sally Hansen Hair Removal or Bleach Products, , limit 1
Sally Hansen Stripless Wax Kit for Face, $6.99
Sally Hansen Cream Hair Bleach for Face, $7.79
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LEGO is having an Easter sale on select building sets. Plus, score a FREE Easter Creator Pack when you spend $40+!
You can also get this FREE Spring Garden House if you spend $80+.
There are plenty of sets included in the sale, and you can sort by age and price to find the best options!
Deal Ideas:
Daisy Duck BrickHeadz – $5.99 (reg. $10)
Peter Pan & Wendy’s Storybook Adventure – $15.99 (reg. $20)
Amy’s Animal Rescue Island – $39.99 (reg. $50)
This offer ends 3/21. Shipping is free on orders of $35+.
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Here is a list of the deals from the new Target ad that will start on Sunday, 3/17. Get 20% off swimwear, 20% off select Hot Wheels, and more.
Gift Card Deals
- $5 Target Gift Card WYB (4) Select Personal Care Items priced $4.99+
Dove VitaminCare+ Deodorant, 2.6 oz, $11.99
-2000 points WYB Dove VitaminCare+ Deodorant or Dove Whole Body Deodorant, at Walgreens, limit 5, enter code N0REC before first receipt to get 2000 Bonus points, Fetch Rewards mobile app
(buy (4), use (4) Fetch, makes it $8.74 ea. after gift card)
Native Aluminum Free Deodorant, 2.65 oz, $12.99
(buy (4), makes it $11.74 ea. after gift card) - $5 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Select Dental Care Items priced $4.99+
Oral-B Glide Floss Picks, 150 ct., $6.99
(buy (3), makes it $5.32 ea. after gift card)
Crest Deep Cleanse Mouthwash, 475 mL, $7.99
(buy (3), makes it $6.32 ea. after gift card)
Colgate Total Whitening Toothpaste 2 pk, $7.99
-.75/1 Colgate Optic White, Total, Max Fresh or Sensitive toothpaste, 2.1 oz+ printable
(buy (3), use (2) .75/1, makes it $5.82 ea. after gift card)
Listerine Clinical Solutions Mouthwash, 1 L, $11.99
-$1 off Listerine mouthwash 500 mL+, Pocketpaks 72 ct.+ or Pocketmist product printable
-20% off Listerine Clinical solutions, 1 L, Target Circle (EXP 3/23) eCoupon
(buy (3), use (3) 20% off and (2) $1 off, makes it $7.25 ea. after gift card)
Sensodyne Toothpaste 2 Pack, $12.49
-$1.50 off Sensodyne toothpaste, excl 0.8 oz (sign up) printable
-$1 off Sensodyne or Pronamel product, excl trial, Save 03/10
-$1 off Sensodyne or Pronamel product, excl trial size printable
(buy (3), use $1.50 off and (2) $1 off, makes it $9.65 ea. after gift card) - $15 Target Gift Card WYB $75 on Select Diapers, Wipes, Training Pants
Pampers Splashers Swim Pants, 18 ct., $9.99
-$1.50 off Pampers Splashers swim pants, select, limit 5, Ibotta mobile app
(use $1.50 off, makes it $8.49 )
Pampers Swaddlers Diapers, 66 ct., $28.49
-$6 off Pampers Baby-Dry, Swaddlers, Cruisers, Cruisers 360, or Pure Protection diapers, select, limit 1, Ibotta mobile app
(use $6 off, makes it $22.49)
Up & Up Giant Pack Diapers, 132 ct., $25.99 - $10 Target Gift Card WYB (3) Select Household Essentials
Tide Ultra Oxi Laundry Detergent, 115 oz or 43 ct., $15.99
-$3 off Tide Pods 32-81 ct., Power Pods 25-48 ct., excl liquid, powder printable
(buy (3), use (2) $3 off, makes it $10.66 ea. after gift card)
Downy Fabric Softener 88 oz or Unstopables 12.2 oz, $9.99
-$2 off Downy or Gain or Dreft In-Wash Scent Beads, 5-24 oz, limit 5, at Kroger, Target, Ibotta mobile app
(buy (3), use (3) $2 off, makes it $4.66 ea. after gift card)
Charmin Ultra Strong Bath Tissue, 12 super mega rolls, $19.99
(buy (3), makes it $16.66 ea. after gift card)
Bounty Paper Towels, 6 mega rolls, $22.49
(buy (3), makes it $19.16 ea. after gift card)
Swiffer WetJet Refills, 24 ct., $14.49
-$1.50 off Swiffer Sweeper refill product printable
(buy (3), use (2) $1.50 off, makes it $10.16 ea. after gift card)
Seventh Generation Dishwasher Pacs, 40 ct., $14.89
(buy (3), makes it $11.56 ea. after gift card)
Puffs Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 pk, $13.49
(buy (3), makes it $10.16 ea. after gift card)
Glad ForceFlex Trash Bags, 45 ct., $12.89
-$1.75 off Glad drawstring: ForceFlex MaxStrength or Glad ForceFlex, 34 ct.+ or large trash bags 30g/33g (black bags), 25 ct.+ printable
(buy (3), use (2) $1.75 off, makes it $8.39 ea. after gift card)
Glade Plugins Refills, 5 ct., $13.99
(buy (3), makes it $10.66 ea. after gift card) Read More→
