So my very old car recently failed its smog check. This on top of the fact that we recently had to replace our other car because it was totaled. (Not my fault! Some guy decided to turn into our car, even though he wasn’t in a turn lane.) So I was fretting about the cost [...]
Entries from June 11th, 2010
Smog Check Fail: California’s CAP Program
June 11th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized
Tags:California·CAP·DMV·Karen·smog test
Perry’s Produce Stand in Fremont – now open
June 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Food, Retail
The produce stand at J.E. Perry Farms is now open for the season! They opened on June 1st (and close on Nov. 29th for the season) and are located at the entrance to the Ardenwood Regional Preserve. They have both organic and “conventional” produce. Hours are Monday to Sunday, 9AM-7PM. Since 1990 Perry’s Produce has [...]
Tags:Ardenwood·buy local·coupon·Fremont·Karen·organic·Perry Farms·produce
Free America: The Story of the US (History Channel) DVD for home schoolers!
June 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Frugality, Kids
I recently learned that there’s a huge population of home schoolers in the area. I never knew home schooling was so popular! In case you’re reading this blog and home school your children, the History Channel is offering a free America: The Story of the US DVD for schools (private and public) and home schools: [...]
Free Movie Tickets for Kids and Parents at Regal Theaters
June 7th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Activities, Babies, Events, Frugality, Kids, Toddlers
Man it was hot last week (though the weather is cooling down again this week…). But the scorching weather made me think about what I’m going to do to keep cool this summer since we don’t have A/C. Malls come to mind… and movie theaters! Luckily, Regal Theaters is offering free movie showings for kids [...]
Parents of literate children, rejoice!
June 7th, 2010 · No Comments · Frugality, Kids
Ah, summertime. Time to find some things for your kids to do! Fortunately, if your kids like reading, they can do what they like and get some cool prizes for their effort. When I was growing up in the East Bay, I loved participating in the Berkeley Public Library reading contest. Finally, the sort of [...]
Tags:Aletheia·Berkeley Public Library·library·reading·reading contest·summer reading