Campfire E-Mail

Graham crackers? Check. Marshmallows? Check. Bug spray? Check. Laptop? Uh Check. Remember when camping meant getting away from it all? Camping is a sort of mini vacation from life, when you leave your phone and other modern conveniences behind to bond with nature. Well, times they are a-changing. These days, roughing it may mean living without a modern bathroom but not without e-mail. That is because more and more campgrounds are catering to those of us who are wired up to our laptops and other technical devices 24/7. Increasingly, people are wondering, what is a campground without Wi-Fi Internet access? … Continue reading

Deals at Arby’s, Quizno’s, Carl’s Jr., and More!

Your budget might not be big enough for you to dine out as often as you would like to. One way to stretch your dollar is to take advantage of the deals, coupons, and special offers that are currently going on at various restaurants, fast food places, and cafes. This blog has all the details! Black Angus has two coupons for you. Each coupon will expire on December 10, 2012. The coupons are: Top Sirloin Steak Lobster & Shrimp for $16.99. It comes with steak, lobster, shrimp, sweet molasses bread and butter, and 2 of their 16 Sidekicks. Campfire Feast … Continue reading

Deals at Einstein Bros, Boston Market, Carl’s Jr., and More!

The end of the week is a nice time to take your family out to dinner. It is a good way to relax and spend time together, and no one has to do the dishes later on. There are plenty of deals and coupons that will help you save at restaurants, fast food places, and cafes. Dining out doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to break your budget. Waffle House has a coupon for a free cup of coffee. This coupon is for dine in, only. You must have the coupon with you to get this freebie. The coupon will … Continue reading

Deals at Einstein Bros, Quiznos, Starbucks, and More!

Things can get pretty hectic during the week, especially if the kids have a lot of homework or an after school activity to attend. This is a great time to grab a quick meal, snack, or treat from your favorite restaurant or cafe. Here are some coupons and deals that can help make things easier on your budget. Black Angus has a two coupons for you. Each one will expire on October 15, 2012. One is for a Campfire Feast Dinner for Two for $39.00. This gets you an appetizer, two entrees, and a dessert. The other coupon is for … Continue reading

Save at Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Buca di Beppo, Pretzelmaker, and more!

Before you go out to eat this week, check over this blog! It is filled with coupons for restaurants and cafes, and it also contains information about current deals at specific restaurants. Dining out can be a little less expensive, if you know where the deals are happening! Peet’s Coffee & Tea has a coupon for $1.00 off any Iced or Blended Beverage. You must have this coupon with you in order to receive this offer. This coupon is valid through August 18, 2012. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has a deal that is good from now through August … Continue reading

Restaurant Deals – July 14 – 20, 2012

Finding a good deal at a restaurant that your family likes is one way to save a little money. Sometimes, the deal is good for everyone who walks in the door, and other times, you must present a coupon in order to get a great deal on your order. Here are some restaurant deals and coupons that you can use this week. Coco’s has a coupon for 50% off an entree. Purchase one regular entree and two beverages and receive the second entree of equal or lesser value at half price. This coupon will expire on July 15, 2012. Buca … Continue reading

Restaurant Deals – June 9 – 15, 2012

There are many families who consider dining out at a favorite restaurant to be a special treat. They use it to celebrate anything from a birthday, to a good report card, to a milestone like losing a first tooth. It always helps if you can make the cost of dining out a little less expensive. Here are some restaurant deals, coupons, and other offers that you can use to save money this week! Marie Calendar’s has a Kids Eat FREE deal. This is being offered for a limited time, and only on certain days. This week, go to Marie Calendar … Continue reading

Homeschooling Groups and Resources in Connecticut A- E

To succeed in homeschooling, it is in your best interest to get involved with other homeschoolers. You should join a homeschool network or group near you. For this reason, I have decided to give a full listing of homeschooling groups throughout each state. Yes, there are other sites that list homeschool networks and support groups but none of are comprehensive. Some of them only list Christian, others only list those affiliated with them. I will attempt to list all of them. This installment covers Connecticut A-E. Between Counties homeschool group for Fairfield and New Haven Counties. It is an inclusive … Continue reading

Your Personal Health Online

On Thursday, Microsoft fulfilled their planned dream (since 2000) of launching a website for managing personal medical information. But, will the technology be able to protect the privacy of it’s users? And will having the medical records online will allow for better medical treatment because of easy access? The free web site service, Microsoft HealthVault acts as a library for medical and health-related information, for an individual or family. It can hold data such as immunization records, records from doctors and hospitals, information from medical devices, such as heart monitors and more. The personal medical data can also be linked … Continue reading

Polka, Rodeos, and Tractor Pulls—Oh My!

Think there’s nothing but gory, raunchy trash on TV nowadays? Well, you’re obviously not working your remote hard enough. If you are looking for a place to kick up your heels to the sounds of polka music, cheer on men who compete on tractors, and pick up tips on how to train mules (parents with head strong teens take note) then remember these letters: RFD-TV. The call letters were chosen as a reference to “Rural Free Delivery,” the mail service used in rural America. Before RFD, residents living in rural areas had to travel to the nearest post office to … Continue reading