green living, smart spending
There are six FREE admission days to national parks, monuments and historic sites in 2024, one more than in 2023. There are more than 400 National Park Service sites nationwide, with at least one in every state. The fee-free days continue a tradition of FREE admission days to increase access, promote recreational opportunities, improve visitor
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In case you missed it, here is your ecoXplorer weekend round-up of the most important stories of the week, some chosen by ecoXplorer followers, others by ecoXplorer editors. Food, shopping and travel were the top of the list this past week, and how to save money on them all. Movies on the Cheap – See
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New York City lights up for the holidays like nowhere else on earth. Here’s your complete calendar and guide to the best NYC holiday tree and Hanukkah menorah lighting ceremonies, vintage subway rides and more. Enjoy NYC on the cheap with these FREE and family-friendly holiday events. If you want to spend a lot of
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Frugal over Fifty – Dec. 3 is the absolute deadline for many season passes to ski or snowboard your favorite downhill destination. Lucky you if you are a senior skier or snowboarder, because age has its privileges and also some great deals. The best one I found is a $65 season pass to Vail Resorts
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There are great meal deals at national fast food and fast casual chains every week, to help you stretch your strained budget. Top deals and new menu items include Day of the Dozens at Krispy Kreme, $1 tacos at Taco John’s, the chance to win Dolly Parton merchandise at Cracker Barrel, new Pretzel Baconator at
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Kids and parks deserve to be together. That’s why a National Park Foundation program to fund field trips and other educational activities is so important. The Open OutDoors for Kids program is granting $4.4 Million dollars to nearly 100 school districts around the USA during the 2023-2024 school year. The goals are to deepen young
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Visit more than 200 museums, zoos, aquariums, botanical gardens and other cultural institutions for FREE on the first full weekend of every month, thanks to the Museums on Us program. Also, museums including in NYC offer FREE admission on the first Friday of the month. The Museums on Us program is a perk for holders
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It’s possible to double the daily rate of your rental car with add-ons such as insurance, a second driver, navigation system, toll road pass, car seat or bike rack. If you haven’t rented a vehicle in a while, it’s worth reviewing the rental do and don’t rules to save money, even legal grief.
Now that my hometown is back on top of the must visit destination list, here’s how to enjoy NYC on the cheap. The best things to do in NYC now through Hanukah, Christmas & New Year’s include FREE museum admission, holiday crafts markets and tree and menorah lightings, ice skating, Winter Solstice festivals and so
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In the records of history, Vikings are renowned for their fearless exploration and seafaring prowess. Today, their spirit of adventure inspires modern travelers seeking paths less trodden, but with a new compass point: sustainability. Embracing the Viking way in contemporary travel means combining the thrill of discovery with a deep respect for the environments we
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