7 Free or Cheap Summer Activities in Arlington

Arlington Splash Parks

Summer Activities that you can enjoy without spending too much

by Jennifer Barling

Everyone in the metroplex (OK, maybe everyone in the entire state of Texas) knows the big draws of Arlington: the Ballpark, Six Flags, and Cowboys Stadium.  But unless you’ve got money to burn, those places can really put a hurt on your wallet.  Given my thrifty nature, I’ve uncovered some great resources in Arlington for free (or cheap) kid-friendly entertainment and other summer activities.  When you start planning your summer, don’t forget to include these.  Maybe you’ll save enough money to take your family to a Texas Rangers game!

11 Useful Graduation Gift Ideas for College Students

Practical graduation gift ideas for

the college graduate

 

by Andrea Woroch

Once the euphoria of being done with class has subsided, new grads must face what adults have been warning them about for twenty-plus years: the real world.

Poised on the cusp of opportunity, young professionals may be considered “the lucky ones” by the older crowd, but grappling with unemployment and severe debt is no walk in the park. Ease the transition from carefree college life to responsible adulthood with these 11 practical gift ideas for college grads.