Money Saving Mom®

Looking for some ways to keep your kids occupied and busy this summer? Check out these fun and unique deals that are all $1 and under!

1. $0.75 Craftsy Membership Deal

Right now, Craftsy is offering a HOT deal to get a premium annual membership for just $1.49!! Plus, when you stay on the page for a few seconds, you’ll receive a pop-up offer to get it for just $0.75! This is regularly $113 and is the lowest price!

When you sign up for their annual subscription, you’ll get ALL of this for an entire year — all for just $0.75 out of pocket:

• Access to over 1,500 premium online crafting classes: quilting, sewing, cooking, crafting, fabric arts, crocheting, baking, drawing, painting, and SO much more!
• Admission to exclusive LIVE online streaming events.
• Weekly newsletter with insights and inspiration.
• Access to online instruction across 20+ hobbies.
• Free downloadable resources.

2. Free Kid Bowling Programs

WooHoo! This fun bowling deal is back again this year!

Just go here to register your kids, and they’ll receive two FREE games of bowling every single day all summer long!

If you were to take advantage of this all summer long, it’s a $500 value and such a great way to have some frugal summer fun!

3. $1 Hooked On Phonics Deal

For a limited time only, you can get a Hooked on Phonics trial for just $1 that will give you full access to their program for one month!

This is regularly $13.50/month, so it’s a fantastic opportunity to try it out at a steep discount.

When you sign up, you’ll get unlimited access to their Learn To Read app which includes games, eBooks, lessons, and more. Plus, you’ll get practice packs to help reinforce the lessons learned and workbooks that direct you through each step of the program.

4. $0.49 Artist’s Academy Deal 

If you, an older child, or someone you know is an artist, don’t miss this amazing deal to get an entire year of premium membership to Artist’s Academy for just $0.99 right now! Plus, if you stay hover over the browser tab like you’re about to exit out of the page, a pop-up will come up offering it to you for just $0.49!

This is regularly $92, so it’s an incredible deal! 

When you sign up for their annual subscription, you’ll get all of this for just $0.49 out of pocket:

• Full access to the exclusive online library of premium videos, techniques, classes, articles, and professional instruction focusing on painting and drawing.
• A supportive community of fellow artists to inspire and encourage you in your artistic journey/career.
• Two FREE video downloads ($40 value). Yours to keep forever!
• Video streaming available on your mobile device, tablet, or desktop computer.
• Special discounts on video downloads, classes, and more in the Shop.

5. Free 30 Days to CodeSpark Academy

Do you have kids who love science, technology, or STEM-related activities? If so, you might want to check out CodeSpark Academy — an online program that teaches kids ages 5-10 how to code and use critical thinking skills.

• Go HERE.
• Make sure the form already has the promo code MSM1MOFREE filled out. If not, add it.
• Create your new account and then click “Redeem Offer.”
• Complete payment information. (You won’t be charged for your first month and have the choice to cancel before your trial is up.)
• Click the “Join now” button.

6. Kids Skate Free All Summer Long

Yay — this fun program has returned this year! Take advantage of free roller skating sessions all summer long!

Just go here to find a participating location near you and get your passes. Once you sign up, you will receive two passes per child, per week.

This deal is valid at select skating rinks, so be sure to go here to see if your location is included. Each skating rink will have different restrictions, but most will allow kids 12 and under to skate for free. If your child doesn’t bring their own skates, there will be a nominal fee for skate rental.

This is such a great way to have some frugal summer fun!

7. Free Month to ReadingIQ App

ReadingIQ is offering new customers a FREE one-month trial to the ReadingIQ app! (And then it’s just $7.99/month after that, until canceled, if your child likes it and wants to continue!)

ReadingIQ is an online digital library for kids that offers over a thousand books for all reading levels.

When you take advantage of this offer, you get:

• Unlimited access to over a thousand books. Anytime. Anywhere.
• Accessible on desktops, tablets, and phones
• Popular titles and characters that children know and love
• All titles carefully curated for readers 10 and under
• Book recommendations for every child based on his or her level
• Ability to monitor your child’s progress
• Up to 3 children per account
• Ability to preview the content your child is exploring

8. $0.75 National Sewing Circle Membership Deal

Wow! If you love sewing or have been wanting to learn how to sew, don’t miss this HOT deal to get a premium annual membership to National Sewing Circle for just $1.49! Plus, when you stay on the page for a few seconds, you’ll receive a pop-up offering it for only $0.75! This is regularly $102, so it’s an incredible price!

When you sign up for their annual subscription, you’ll get a whole year of premium instructional sewing videos, fun projects, inspirational ideas, and sewing tips with 24/7 access to experts! And new videos are added every single week.

You can stream these instructional step-by-step videos on any desktop, laptop, or mobile device while you follow right along!

9. Free 30 Days to ABCmouse.com

ABCmouse.com — an online Early Learning Academy that specializes in full online curriculum for children ages 2 to 8 — is running a special to get your first 30 days FREE right now! (And then $14.99/month after that until canceled, if you choose to continue.)

This is a great way to provide some fun and educational activities for your kids at home this summer — whether it’s for homeschooling or supplemental learning.

This deal gives you access to their full online curriculum program in multiple subjects including reading, math science, and art. You can use the program on a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Each child’s progress is completely individualized with over 850 lessons across 10 different levels. With ABCmouse, learning is varied with animations, games, puzzles, songs, art, books, printables, and more!

10. Free Apple Camp for Kids

This summer, Apple is hosting Free Apple Camp sessions for kids ages 6 to 10! From June 21st through July 31st, kids and their families are invited to explore the magic of filmmaking on iPad with iMovie at Apple Stores.

Campers will collaborate as they direct, record, edit, and more to make a friendship film that celebrates how we’re better when we come together.

Parents or legal guardians must register and attend with the child. 

Reserve your spot here.