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Frugal Fraser Valley Fun: Kids Bowl Free

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

We know our readers are always looking for frugal family fun in the Fraser Valley. Finding things to do with your family is always a challenge. Finding things to do that don’t break the bank is even harder to do!

This is a perfect solution to keep bored kids busy and active this summer. KidsBowlFree.com lists local Canadian (and American) bowling alleys that offer free bowling for kids (shoe rentals still apply at  most locations). Parents can register their children here, at multiple locations if you choose.

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Fraser Valley Flower Festivals

Sunday, April 3rd, 2011

Spring weather is just around the corner and before you know it pretty tulips and daffodils will be springing up all over the Fraser Valley!

This month’s Frugal Fun feature highlights three of the Valley’s great flower festivals beginning in the next few weeks. For just a handful of change and a bit of gas in the car, the whole family can have a colourful afternoon!

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Frugal Fun: Antique Shopping in the Fraser Valley

Monday, February 28th, 2011

If you ever spent time in your grandma’s attic as a child, you are probably familiar with that feeling of excitement when you find something so unique you can’t wait to tell someone about it. Now that we are adults, we spend much less time exploring attics and not nearly enough time getting exciting about finding treasures. This month, recreate a little of that treasure hunting excitement and head out for an afternoon of antiquing and flea market hunting at one (or more!) of the Fraser Valley’s antique store destinations.

The best part of embarking on an antiquing adventure is that it is truly a frugal one. With little to no admission fees and zero pressure to buy anything at all, it makes for a great way to spend a few hours.

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Frugal Fun: Easy Recycled Album Gift

Sunday, January 30th, 2011

Valentine’s Day has always been one of my favourite holidays. Not only is it a holiday that celebrates love of all kinds, but it also happens to be one of the few holidays where it is actually endearing to gift something handmade!

Regardless of what you might think, you don’t have to be creatively inclined to craft up a thoughtful gift for a loved one. This Valentine’s Day, we’ve put together a tutorial to help you create a frugally fun scrapbook completely from scratch (and for under $15!). With just a few basic supplies, we’ll show you how to create a one-of-a-kind mini album for you to document memories, share photos, and let that special someone know how much they meant to you.

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Frugal Fun: Games Night In

Monday, January 24th, 2011

Social events certainly have a tendency of adding up quickly, especially if you enjoy regular evenings out with family and friends. Spending time with people you love is important, but if you aren’t careful, regular nights out on the town (wherever your destination) could leave you running short on your grocery money. Since this isn’t good for anyone, we’ve come up with a great Frugal Fun idea to help you continue being a social butterfly, without breaking the bank – plan a game night in! When’s the last time you took part in a game of Twister? We think however long ago it was – it was too long ago!

Not like they used to be, board games have changed a lot over the years. With the number of great party games on the market these days, a games night in is the perfect combination of casual dinner party interaction, laughter and a little dose of healthy competition.

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Frugal Fun: Jo Priestley Pottery Studio & Garden

Monday, November 8th, 2010

As we know from last week’s Pulse Spotlight, the Fraser Valley is filled with incredibly talented artists! This month for our Frugal Fun adventure, we visited the studio of local pottery artist Jo Priestley, and learned about beautiful artwork, tending gardens, and taking time to enjoy the views of the Fraser Valley.

The Jo Priestley Pottery Studio & Garden is a great artistic destination to visit before the weather gets too chilly. Located in Mission, Jo opens her studio, personal gallery and award winning garden up to visitors Thursdays to Sundays from 10am – 5pm. Admission is complimentary, and visitors are encouraged to wander around the grounds and enjoy not only the pottery, but also the beautiful garden and a breathtaking view of the Fraser Valley.

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Frugal Fun: Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve

Monday, October 11th, 2010

Step off the beaten path and slow things down by heading out to visit the Great Blue Heron Nature Reserve in Chilliwack. More than just a preservation site, this reserve and educational center is a great destination to step away from the busy-ness of life and take in nature at its best.

Admission to this nature reserve is always free of charge and includes access to the Rotary Interpretative Center, the observation tower, binocular rental and use of the viewfinder at the trailheads.

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FV Frugal Fun: Library Adventures!

Monday, September 6th, 2010

Let’s face it – getting ready for back to school can be an expensive time of year. Between the “must have” new clothes and those expensive graphing calculators, the left over budget for entertainment can be fairly small. That’s why this month, we bring you a Fraser Valley Frugal Adventure that’s fun and completely free of charge: your local library!

Not just for booklovers anymore, our Fraser Valley libraries have changed greatly in the past few years. Between the 18 libraries from Hope to White Rock, you can be sure there is always something entertaining taking place at any one of the locations. From Jazz Sessions and Poetry Nights at the Clearbook Library in Abbotsford, to Conversationlist Spanish Lessons in Maple Ridge, libraries have become a great place to gather, meet new friends, and be entertained.

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Frugal Fun: Stave Falls Power House & Visitor Centre

Saturday, August 7th, 2010

Looking for some affordable, family-friendly Fraser Valley fun? Why not pack them up and venture to Mission to visit the Stave Falls Powerhouse & Visitor Center for a fun and educational summer field trip?

Open 10AM – 5PM, 7 days a week from March 31 – October 13, 2010 Stave Falls Power House offers self-guided tours that take you through the history of electricity, how the power house was built and an up-close look at incredible turbines and generators from 1912!

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