Chuze: A Free Grocery Shopping and Coupon App That Helps Save Time and Money

This post is sponsored by Chuze, but the opinions are those solely of the author.

When it comes to running errands and shopping for my family, I’m a master coupon clipper and list maker—but remembering to bring those coupons and lists with me when I leave the house is another story. The end result is I either miss out on savings or waste money buying something I’ve forgotten I already have at home.

So I'm super excited about our sponsor Chuze, a free app that eliminates the need to clip coupons, manage expiration dates, make lists or visit different stores to look for a particular item. It’s a money- and time-saving solution for busy parents who want to master their shopping and not let the chore master them.

Visit the Lowline Lab: A Park and Science Experiment Rolled Into One

The recently opened Lowline Lab on the Lower East Side is stunning, child-friendly, FREE, hosts workshops for kids—and unlike any park you've ever seen in NYC.

The indoor park was built to test and showcase technology for growing and sustaining plants underground. It'll be open weekend afternoons for six months, making it a great, leafy (and warm) destination this holiday season for locals and NYC visitors. But it's more than just another great place to get in out of the cold this winter. The Lowline Lab feels like a peek into some futuristic world. Read on for the inside scoop on New York City’s weirdest new park, what it’s like to visit with kids and how to register for its free Young Designers Program.

Trick or Treating Alternatives for Long Island Kids

Looking for safe alternatives to trick or treating, perhaps indoors or in a contained area? There's plenty of events and activities around Long Island. From parties and parades to costume contests and more, kids can get dressed up, get candy, but don't have to actually trick or treat around town. And for more seasonal fun, check out our Halloween Guide.

This Week’s Picks: Evening Hikes, Movies, and Halloween Haunts, Plus a Consignment Sale, October 19-23

In case you were wondering, yes, we are capable of talking about things other than Halloween. Take El Niño, for instance. El Niño may not be here yet, but once that soggy rascal does arrive, there won’t be much opportunity for heading outdoors; best to enjoy Griffith Park Observatory’s Sunset Walk and Talk one more time before the deluge arrives. We can talk about teens, too: Santa Monica high schoolers may want to check out the library's Teen Advisory Council, a leadership program advocating for the library that meets this Monday and throughout the year. As anyone with kids starting to think about college knows, leadership and community service are vital components of the application process. Or we could mention the LA Kids gigantic consignment sale in Woodland Hills, where 650 families have contributed 100,000 new and barely used items; if you're working on a Halloween costume, this may be a place to pick up a few items. 

Oops - there we go again talking about Halloween. Well, let the hauntings begin, or rather continue! There’s a maze in Malibu, and Sherman Oaks has Boney Island. And as part of the El Capitan’s Halloween trilogy, Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas screens. It’s a favorite family tradition in my house to watch this movie, which somehow manages to work our two favorite holidays into one stop action animation masterpiece that includes a tremendous score by Danny Elfman.

Weekday Event Picks for NJ Kids: Haunted Seaport, Boo Zoo, October 19-23

With Halloween just around the corner, there are plenty of opportunities to get in the spooktacular spirit this week. Have a bewitching good time at Bergen County Zoo’s Boo Zoo, Tuckerton Seaport’s Haunted Seaport and Heaven Hill Farm’s Great Pumpkin Festival. It’s also a wonderful week for Alice in Wonderland-themed fun, including A Very Merry Un-Halloween Day and Alice in Yogaland. And don’t forget to check out our Event Calendar for even more options!

Weekday Picks for LI Kids: Pumpkin Decorating, Fall Crafts, Holiday Cookies, October 19-23

The Halloween season is in full swing, with pumpkin decorating, fall crafts and more happening this week. For even more fall fun, check out our Long Island Events Calendar, which is updated daily. And get the best of what's happening for the upcoming holiday with our Halloween Guide.

In fact, you can get the best events of the week sent directly to your inbox each week if you sign up for our newsletter

Weekday Picks for Boston Kids: Halloween, Pumpkins and Lollipops, October 19-23

Each week is beginning to look more ghoulish than the last as we inch toward Halloween. Spooky activities are available most days of the week, including a Halloween festival and trail this coming Friday and Saturday. One of the coolest-sounding events this week celebrates pumpkins themselves, so make sure to visit a local pumpkin patch to pick your own beforehand.

If you're not so into Halloween, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the fall. My kids and I recently went on a scavenger hunt at Gore Place (pictured), where plenty of other cool activities for families are offered in the coming weeks. Keep your eye on the full Event Calendar for more happenings all month!

Weekday Picks for Westchester Kids: Pre-Halloween Fun, Back to the Future, Oct. 19-23

As we get closer to Halloween, even more family activities throughout Westchester focus on the holiday theme. This week, kids can do some Halloween Hand Sewing and combine a sweet tooth with some creativity. Or wax nostalgic at the big-screen showing of the Back to the Future trilogy—with three films for the price of one.

There are many more fun Halloween programs on our Event Calendar, and don’t miss our roundup of uncommon Halloween events that are FREE! Read on for our top picks for the week.

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