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Teresa Mears is a publisher, writer and editor who was raised to be frugal. She became a website entrepreneur after 30 years as an editor at newspapers ranging in size from the Portland (Tenn.) Leader to The Los Angeles Times and The Miami Herald, where she worked most recently. She moved to Florida in 1980 because it was the only place she could get a job during that recession and has lived in South Florida since 1985, in Miami, Hollywood, Tamarac, Wilton Manors and Fort Pierce. She is co-owner and CEO of the parent network, Living on the Cheap.

We all like to introduce our children to new experiences, and there are lots of things to do with kids in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. We have organized the best free or cheap things to do with kids on our events calendar. If you’re looking for places to take visitors in South Florida, …

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Discounts on Miami Land and Water Tours and Activities There are plenty of fun ways to explore Miami by land and by water. Land tours can range from special interest walking tours to riding trolleys and buses through some of our most colorful neighborhoods to spending the day interacting with the wildlife at the Everglades. …

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Landmark Theaters presents its Family Friendly Film Series for Summer 2026 starting June 20 and running through August 12, 2026. In South Florida, the films will be shown at 11 a.m. every Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday at The Landmark at Merrick Park on Coral Gables. Here is the 2026 schedule: June 20, 21 and 24: …

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One of the best deals around in Miami is through an organization called Culture Shock Miami. Through Culture Shock, students 13 to 22 (and their guardians) can get discount tickets to numerous cultural performances in Miami for only $5 each. New tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. the first of every month, so be …

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As you make travel plans, especially if you’re planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a rental through Whimstay. Right now Whimstay is offering BIG savings on summer travel. If you thought it was too late to book a vacation rental, good news! It’s not too late, and you’ll be rewarded for your procrastination …

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Camp out for family fun this summer at AMC Theatres! Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price, all summer long.  The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for Summer 2026. From June 22 to Aug. 12, 2026, frugal families enjoy a kid-friendly flick every Monday and Wednesday at just $3 …

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Bank of America customers can visit museums free of charge on the first full weekend of the month through the Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card and a photo ID on Saturday or Sunday, and you will get free admission to more than 225 …

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