All the latest articles

Get 50 cents off per gallon of gas through Amazon Prime July 2 to 5

Some of the links in this post are special! When you make a purchase through our links, we might earn a commission at no additional cost to you.

Get revved up for savings at the pump this holiday weekend! Many will celebrate the Fourth of July with a family road trip or just spend the weekend running around enjoying different celebrations and fireworks shows in town. In any case, many families will probably need to fill the gas tank. Thankfully, Amazon is helping […]

The Best Cheap Sunflower Patches Near Kansas City

Sunflower Season is here! We have rounded up the best cheap sunflower patches in the Kansas City metro. If you can hardly wait for Pumpkin Spice Latte season, but your family won’t agree to throw on sweaters and head out to the pumpkin patch with you to fake it till you make it — […]

Missouri Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Aug. 7 – 9, 2026

It’s time for the Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday. Parents can always use a break on the cost of necessary items for kids. Here’s the scoop on the Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday. From Friday, Aug. 7 through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, certain back-to-school purchases such as clothing, school supplies, computers, and other items […]

Jimmy John’s offers buy-one-get-one sandwich this Fourth of July weekend

Two sandwiches, please! Celebrate America’s birthday with sandwich savings over the Fourth of July weekend. Jimmy John’s is known for its delicious variety of subs and sides, but it’s not known for offering many deals. However, they have been offering more savings lately. And, fortunately for hungry bargain hunters, the popular sub shop is offering […]

Summer Reading Camp – Half Price Books

The summer months are the perfect time to encourage reading! There is still time to join in on the page-turning fun! Half Price Books Summer Reading Camp is happening now; there is still time to register! Geared towards readers 18 and under, it’s a great way to read and get other fun recommendations for crafts […]

Chicken Salad Chick scoops free chicken salad for National Chicken Salad Day

What’s the latest scoop, chicken salad lovers? Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant, is celebrating its inaugural National Chicken Salad Day on July 16, 2026 by scooping a big giveaway for chicken salad fans. Established by Chicken Salad Chick, National Chicken Salad Day will be celebrated yearly on the third Thursday […]

U.S. National Parks Free Entrance Days for 2026

America’s Best Idea — our national parks — is even better when admission is free! Mark your calendar now for entrance fee-free dates for the coming year. On these dates, FREE entrance is available at any of the U.S. National Parks across the country that normally charge an entrance fee. During the fee-free days, the parks waive entrance fees, […]

Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026: Free Family Fun Across the KC Metro

Created: April 2026 Special Event Kids Activities Family Friendly Free Program Kansas City Passport to Adventure 2026 Explore museums, nature centers, historic sites, gardens, and family-friendly destinations across the Kansas City metro with this annual Passport to Adventure program. 📅 Season: April through October 31, 2026 🎟 Program Cost: Free 💵 Attraction Admission: Varies by […]

Free and $6 Movies on Independence Square

Pharaoh Cinema is offering three weekly options for free and cheap movies in Independence this summer. On Thursday nights, through August 6, you can watch FREE family-friendly Moonlight Movies on the Independence Square. Movies start at sundown, about 9 p.m., and are projected on the side of the Pharaoh Cinema building. And, on Friday nights […]

Free Family Art Sessions at Kaleidoscope

Looking for something fun to do with your kids? Kaleidoscope offers free 40-minute Family Art Sessions using leftover material from Hallmark. Tickets are offered the day of the workshops on a first-come, first-served basis. All children must be accompanied by an adult, and there must be at least one adult for every six children. Adults […]