Coupons, Deals and Activities for Familes
Getting ready to host a birthday bash but looking for ways to keep the costs under control? With two birthdays just days apart here at the Two Kids and a Coupon household we always have to find ways to have great parties, and watch our budget too. If you’re getting ready to hold a kid-friendly… Continue Reading…
Are the walls in your kid’s rooms looking a little bare? Looking to give your child’s room a little make over but don’t have much to spend? Updating what you have on the walls in a room can give it a whole new look, even when you’re designing with little ones in mind …. Continue Reading…
“Did he just read that??!!” Last week when my three year old was at my work for a short period of time, a coworker was shocked that even though my little man can’t tie his shoes and isn’t in pre-K yet, that he can already read and spell basic words. The truth is… Continue Reading…
Ever read the fine print on a coupon and wondered exactly what it meant? If the fine print on a coupon says “limit of one coupon per purchase” this refers to your ability to use one manufacturer coupon or one store per item. If you buy 5 of item X, you can use 5… Continue Reading…
Do your kids also look giant compared to last summer? Mine have grown arms and legs everywhere and now that warm weather is (hopefully!) finally here to stay here in Iowa, we’re scrambling around trying to find some warm weather clothing that actually fits. I know my little man and princess have grown so much… Continue Reading…
Gardening expert Melinda Myers shares simple steps for invigorating lawns The extreme heat and drought of 2012 was hard on lawns and gardens. “Many gardeners are facing a blank slate of bare soil, masses of dead patches that were once lawn or a bit of grass interspersed in a sea of weeds,” says gardening… Continue Reading…
I admit. I’m not a morning person. Neither are my kids. Our household is mostly grunts, nods and points until breakfast is served and until mommy has had her caffeine. Getting my kids moving in the morning is tough and getting them to eat healthy in the morning is even tougher. Not only am… Continue Reading…
Ever spotted a hot price a one store and wished you could get it at a different store where you could also use a coupon to get even more savings or without having to run around town chasing every deal? You can! One of the easiest ways to get some major savings that a lot… Continue Reading…
Want to save money, but not ready to be one of the crazy coupon people on TV? You don’t have to shop like those folks on Extreme Couponing to save money. There’s lots of ways to save and still be able to have people still like you too… Here are a few tips! 1.Prices vary. Saw… Continue Reading…
Do your spring break or summer vacation plans include flying somewhere together as a family? Here are a few tips for making flying with children a little bit easier. No Photo ID Needed. The first time we flew with our kids we were really surprised that no ID was needed. If your… Continue Reading…
Now that I have a coupon blog, I don’t have nearly as much time to coupon. Kinda ironic, huh? The truth is that we all have busy schedules and you have to do what you can with the time you have. You may think that you just don’t have time to coupon, but the… Continue Reading…
We get a large assortment of e-mails daily here at Two Kids and a Coupon. While some of it gets the delete button immediately, there are certain subjects that always catch our eye and one of those is when it concerns the health of children. Today we got an announcement about a… Continue Reading…
The last month here at Two Kids and a Coupon, we’ve been contaminated. Colds, flu, bronchitis, even pneumonia. You name it, we’ve had it. It’s been a brutal winter here in Iowa, and not only have we been cooped up for months, we’ve been stuck inside sick too too. To rid the house of all… Continue Reading…
I don`t think anyone needs to explain some of the benefits of reading to your children. Anyone who has read to a child, even one that is not their own, knows the fulfillment and enjoyment that comes from sharing an adventure story, a mystery, a fairy-tale or a book that teaches a child new things. So… Continue Reading…
We just returned home last night from a week long vacation in Florida. We had a great time at the theme parks, and also had lots of meals out as a family. While I admit my kids are not always perfect angels when we go out to eat, given their ages, they do… Continue Reading…
