When it comes to reading, the joy of getting lost in a good book is enough to motivate my girls. Whether you’ve got a reluctant reader in your home or you just want to reward your bookworm, take advantage of one these summer reading programs:

My kids discovered roller skating at a birthday party, and they’re hooked. They’re terrible at it, but that doesn’t stop them from trying to work their way around the rink. We may need to take advantage of this deal this summer:
At KidsSkateFree.com, you can register at participating skating rinks to receive coupons that’ll let your kids skate free this … [more]
Looking for some summer fun on the cheap? Check out these bowling deals:
- With KidsBowlFree.com, kids can bowl two games every day for free at participating bowling centers across the U.S. all summer long. Adults can play, too, if they buy a Family Pass ($24.95), which is good for two games per person per day for up to four adult
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If you’re looking for free & cheap ways to beat the heat, check out one of these summer kids’ movie deals. FYI–start & end dates vary by market according to local school schedules & the movie lineup may vary by theatre location.
- The Regal Summer Movie Express runs for nine weeks. On Tuesday & Wednesday mornings, $1 buys your
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To show their appreciation for active-duty military personnel & their families, the Blue Star Museums program will waive their admission fee at more than 1,500 museums in the U.S., American Samoa, + Puerto Rico from Memorial Day, May 28, through Labor Day, September 3, 2012.
The list of participating museums includes children’s museums, fine art museums, history and science museums, … [more]

The National Parks Service recently launched a new deal as part of the Joining Forces Initiative:
All active-duty military personnel & their dependents can receive a free National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass. Military ID is required (CAC Card of DD Form 1173), and passes can be obtained at any national park or wildlife refuge that charges an … [more]
