This Frugal Family

Tips & Suggestions for Drivers as Summer Ends, School Begins As children return to school, AAA East Central has launched its annual School’s Open – Drive Carefully campaign. The campaign aims to encourage parents to talk about the importance of school zone safety with their children and teen drivers. It also advises motorists to take extra caution when traveling through school zones or near school buses. “School zone speed limits, AAA School Safety Patrollers and crossing guards are in place to save lives,” said Terri Rae Anthony, safety advisor for AAA East Central. “Since children can move quickly and cross the road unexpectedly, it is important to obey speed limits and be ready to stop at a moment’s notice.” Speed is a crucial factor in protecting the lives of students as they make their way to class. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 20 mph is about two-thirds less likely to be killed as compared to a pedestrian struck by a vehicle traveling at 30 mph. Moreover, nearly 1-in-5 children 14 and younger who die in traffic crashes are pedestrians. In addition to slowing down, AAA offers the following advice…

Celebrating the Pop Art Movement,  Music and Artistic Vision: Limited Engagement – May 7th through May 15th, 2022 With paintings on exhibition in hundreds of museums and galleries worldwide, Peter Max and his vibrant colors have become part of the fabric of contemporary culture. Max has been successively called a Pop Icon, Neo Fauvist, Abstract Expressionist, and the United States “Painter Laureate.” The artist has had the distinct honor of painting the last seven Presidents of the United States and the world’s best loved celebrities, among them the young sensation Taylor Swift and the amazing talents of “The Voice” The artist has had the distinct honor of being named the Official Artist of the Grammys,  Super Bowl, World Cup Soccer and the Official Artist of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.  An ardent Environmentalist, Peter Max has been at the forefront of Environmental Preservation efforts for over five decades. The First Environmental U.S. Postage Stamp As Max’s poster art is associated with the spirit of ecology, the U.S. Postal Service commissions the artist to create the first ten-cent postage stamp commemorating Expo ’74 World’s Fair in Spokane, Washington. Max uses the line, “Preserve the Environment.” “Throughout the years, I…

I want to start by saying, “I love Restano”.  It’s been on my radar for a while now.  The Pittsburgh-based company is the best at what they do.  I’ve been going to them for a while now, and every time, I’m more satisfied with their work.  The Pittsburgh Plumbing Service is the Bomb!  There’s no better company to get your services from.  They take pride in their work. You could try Home Depot, or even Lowes, for this kind of thing, but why not go to a Pittsburgh Plumbing Service company, if you are in the area.  Restano will be your go-to company all the time, once you use them.  You’ll be so satisfied you won’t want to go to anyone else. Heating, Cooling and Plumbing all in one place.  It’s a great feeling when you can get everything done at one time.  You will not regret using this company for all of these needs.  My Uncle just had Heating/Cooling changed in his home, using Restano, and so far, he’s never been more pleased.  But the plumbing is the GREATEST of their assets, you really want to use them in the future. Disclaimer: This product was received from Responsival for…

Penncraft Market Penncraft Market has been around for a long time, but they’ve really outdone themselves with their cookie tray, this year.  I am beyond satisfied!  I ordered a 7 dozen cookie tray, and the price was $46.20.  I can’t get over how fancy, and delicious it was.  I forgot to take a picture before we dug in.  It had so many specialty cookies on it.  My favorite was the Pecan Tassies.  My husband’s was the Lady Locks.  The tray is almost gone! Penncraft Market also has delicious fruit trays, in the spring.  I’ve ordered them for Partylite Parties, and they’ve been delightful.   And, don’t get me started on the Pepperoni Rolls.  They are super delish. My mom loved her Gingerbread Man I got her for her Birthday, which was Christmas Eve.  And, the Princess Cake.  Yes, they make Princess Cakes!  It was fantastic! Next time you need a cookie tray, or pepperoni rolls, remember Penncraft Market, if you live in this area.  You won’t regret it. Thank you Penncraft for making our Christmas special, with your products! Connect with Penncraft Market:     Facebook

With Romantic Deals for Two, Charity Events & Festival Fun White Haven, PA – February 2020 – February is a great time to hit the Pennsylvania slopes. Whether you’re looking for a romantic Valentine’s getaway with your special someone or you want to take advantage of the long President’s Day weekend, the 21 member resorts of the  Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association (SkiPA) have fun to keep everyone’s heart pumping. Winter enthusiasts can enjoy romance on the slopes with deals for two, take part in multiple charity fundraisers, score some great lift ticket deals and even enjoy a festival or two. VALENTINE’S DAY SPECIALS AT PENNSYLVANIA SKI AREA RESORTS Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Lehigh Valley Friday, February 14, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Valentine’s Tubing Party Enjoy a romantic night out on the slopes at Bear Creek with a “love” themed tubing party featuring a DJ spinning your favorite tunes. All tubing lanes will be lit up with red neon lights in celebration of Valentine’s Day.  It’s the perfect date night, whether with friends or the one you love. Tubing tickets are $30 per person. Tickets are limited and will sell out. Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Lehigh Valley Friday, February 14,…

Who, in the Burgh, doesn’t love Kennywood?  We have a great offer for you, where you can get tickets for just $35.99 each.  That’s an amazing discount. Just go to this page, and you will see the discount, already added at checkout. We will be enjoying Kennywood on July 28.  Thomas Town will be opened, and we are going to have so much fun.  Make sure you plan to join us at Kennywood some time this summer.  You’ll love it.  Even if you haven’t been there for years, the memories will be everlasting. There’s even a coloring sheet, if you click on Thomas Town, on the Kennywood page.    

Sangawa Project is an adult anime convention (18+) run by the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society. This convention allows anime fans to meet a couple of their favorite voice actors, cosplay, play some games in the gaming room, and attend some panels. The best part of it all is the mature environment surrounding the convention! This year, Sangawa brought Colleen Clinkenbeard, who plays Ema Hinata in Brothers Conflict, Momo Yaoyorozu in My Hero Academia, Riza Hawkeye in Fullmetal Alchemist, and many more! They also brought Rob McCollum, who plays Reiner in Attack on Titan, Shinya Kogami in Psycho-Pass, Mifune in Soul Eater, and many more! Sangawa Project also held a couple alcohol events for the 21+ audience that came, including the Taste of Japan and the Sangawa Social. The Taste of Japan is where you can enjoy a selection of Japanese alcoholic drinks and learn the basics to tasting. The drinks they had this year were: Awa Yuki Sparkling Sake, Plum Fu Ki, Yoshi No Gawa Junmai Ginjo Sake, Hibiki Suntory Whiskey, Hana Lychee Flavored Sake, and Sakemoto Premium Junmai Sake. The Sangawa Social is a place to just hangout or to participate in a recipe challenge. There was also an…

Drunk driving takes a terrible toll on the United States – one measured not only in dollars, but also far more importantly, in lives lost. It was to blame for 29% of motor vehicle fatalities in 2015, according to the latest data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. It claims roughly 10,000 lives per year. And it costs Americans more than $44 billion annually.There is good news, though. Drunk-driving fatalities dropped by 57% from 1982 to 2014, according to the NHTSA, as states have cracked down on the practice. As a result, motor vehicle crashes are no longer among America’s top 10 causes of death.But which states are taking the most aggressive stance toward “driving under the influence” (DUI) and “driving while intoxicated” (DWI)? To find out, WalletHub compared the drunk driving penalties in all 50 states and D.C. You can find a complete breakdown below. Source: WalletHub Source: WalletHub  

Kennywood Park, in Pittsburgh, PA had their Comic Con on June 18, 2017. As we walked in, we saw The Flash and Supergirl standing at a booth and didn’t hesitate to get our picture with them! As we walked through the park, we saw booths of comic books, jewelry, art, and much more! In one of the pavilions, artists were set up with art and jewelry. It was awesome getting to see and purchase some of the art. These artists were all very talented and each had a unique twist on the styles they drew in. We went around the park and rode a lot of the rides, from the Jack Rabbit to the Merry Go Round. We made sure to play some games, too! The ping pong game was always my favorite, so I made sure to play that a lot! We had some potato path fries for lunch and stopped at another booth to get some mac n cheese.  The food has always been one of my favorite parts are Kennywood.  It’s been a family favorite, for many years.  My mom and dad were coming here a long time before me, and my family will come here for…

Tekko is Pittsburgh’s premiere anime, gaming, fashion, music, and Japanese pop culture convention presented by the Pittsburgh Japanese Culture Society. This year, Tekko was able to bring in over 8,000 attendees, a new record for the convention. During the weekend there were many panels available to go to, so many that I wanted to split myself in half to try to attend them all! One of the panels I was able to attend was “Did You Know? Shinigami Love Apples. Death Note In Depth”. This panel was all about Death Note, the speakers of the panel were even in cosplay. L asked if we were all Pro-Kira or Anti-Kira, which if you’ve watched this show you’re most likely Pro-Kira. Who wouldn’t love someone who wanted to get rid of all of the bad people and crime in the world? The room, unsurprisingly was Pro-Kira for the most part. They also brought it different aspects of how Death Note relates to the Bible. Another one of the panels we attended was “Sweet Viktuuri- Behind the Scenes of Yuri! On Ice”. This panel was interactive and very fun. You could definitely tell the presenter knew what she was talking about. I learned…