This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 12, 2024. Here are some ways to celebrate in Kansas City. Some are suited for in-person activities, but we also have some things that will work well if you’re apart from your mom. We’ll continue to update this list, especially if we find Mother’s Day freebies or […]
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Free Mother’s Day Cards to Print or Send Online
A physical hug with their mother may not be possible for many people this weekend on Mother’s Day, but there is a way you can wrap up your love and appreciation. Greetings Island, an online provider of customized and printable cards and invitations, has many greeting card options for printing at home or sending online […]
Cheap Gift Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Week
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They care for our kids, read to them, answer their endless questions, work with them when they’re struggling, and show up for our kids every day from August to May and often in the summer as well. In other words, we owe teachers everything plus a little more on top. Except, “everything” is a smidge […]
Free and Cheap Things to Do Indoors in Kansas City This Week
It’s Snow Day Season! If you’re looking for free and cheap things to do indoors in Kansas City this week, Kansas City On the Cheap has you covered. We’ve rounded up some of the most popular indoor activities in Kansas City. The best part? Some of them are cheap, and several are FREE. So, enjoy […]
Wondering what to do with your pumpkins after Halloween? Party!
Are you wondering what to do with your pumpkins after Halloween? If you’re like me, you already have half a dozen pumpkins on your porch and haven’t even carved smiles into them yet. Pumpkins have come to define the atmospheric wonderland that is the fall season. But after Halloween passes, those pumpkins can become decaying […]
The Best Fall Hikes in Kansas City
It’s just about fall y’all! What better way to enjoy the season than witnessing its glory? The golden light glinting off autumn leaves, the smell of bonfires in the air, the crisp breeze — there’s little as magical as a fall hike. And the best part for frugalistas? The best fall hikes in Kansas City […]
Wall Street Journal Names Kansas City A Top Ten Best Place to Visit
The Wall Street Journal names Kansas City A Top Ten Best Place to Visit in 2024. Not in America—in the world. Of course, this isn’t news to Kansas Citians. But have a top-tier news outlet sing our praises — well, that validation is always nice. I’m so proud of our […]
Polar Bear Pricing is Back at Chicken N Pickle
You know you’ve been craving one of those perfect chicken sandwiches only served at Chicken N Pickle. And while purchasing a chicken sandwich on top of doing the whole pickleball thing might sound a bit out of budget during the holiday season, I’ve got good news — Polar Bear Pricing is back! Chicken N Pickle, […]
Free and Cheap Advent Activities You Can Do in Kansas City
Every year, on December 1st, I hang a festive clothesline across the window between my kitchen and living room. Using tiny white clothes pins and small brown envelopes numbered from one to 25, I construct a make-shift advent calendar. In each envelope is an activity. Some nights are easy and built around our regular schedule. […]
Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm
Recapture the magic of Christmas at YaYa’s Alpaca Farm. Remember the low thrum of excitement and coziness lying just beneath the surface of everything at Christmas time when you were a kid? Maybe it’s the financial strain or the nonstop schedule, but whatever the case, the magic tends to fade as we get older. Now, […]
