Free or cheap romantic dates for cash-strapped parents: Budget getaways

Parents do you long for time alone together? Well, Oct. 17 is Sweetest Day, what better time? Oh, you're worried about money. Times are tight to be sure. So here's cupid with a list of budget getaways and cheap or free romantic date night ideas for cash-strapped parents. Re-spark the romance raising a family can zap with these intimate, yet frugal dates.Free or cheap romantic dates for cash-strapped parents: Budget getaways | Examiner.com

Free printable Diwali rangoli patterns and Festival of Lights crafts | Examiner.com

Hindus, Sikhs and Jains began celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. In 2014, it began with Dhanteras on October 20 and moves to the official Diwali on October 23 and 24. Diwali, also spelled Deepavali, is the Hindu calendar new year. There's lots of feasting, decorating, worship, lighting of diya (lamps) and fireworks. Rangoli are special Hindu designs used in crafts and decorating. Here are free printable rangoli patterns for Diwali.Free printable Diwali rangoli patterns and Festival of Lights crafts | Examiner.com