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Ditch the Vacation: Turn Your Backyard into a Staycation

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With a little creativity, sweat equity and less cash than you’d spend for most summer trips, you can turn your backyard into your own staycation , playground or date spot — complete with everything you’ll need for rest and relaxation. Why not set up an area in your backyard for the family to play? Backyard Camping.

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Fly Bike Foldable Toddler Glide Tricycle Just $25 (reg $100)

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Easy to fold and lightweight makes this the perfect companion to the store, backyard, park, or just the trunk of your car! ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Fly Bike is designed to help children develop good balance and steering skills. No assembly required to start using the Fly Bike.

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Frugal Ways to Set up an Outdoor Fireplace and Grill Pit

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While the elaborate, brick and stone fireplaces are certainly gorgeous and would make a lovely addition to just about any backyard, the cost of having a contractor come in and build them is out of most people’s price range. You can, however, still include an outdoor fireplace in your backyard through some cheaper alternatives.

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

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Enjoy a backyard bonfire. Enroll in one of the many free book clubs offered by stores such as Crate and Barrel and Barnes and Noble. Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. ©2009-13 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Host a neighborhood dog wash. Tell scary stories while you gather.

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10 Evening Activities Your Family Can Enjoy for Less!

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Head to your local craft store and buy a bottle of glow in the dark paint. Or if you have a real tent, take it outside and enjoy a backyard campout. Find some fun tunes and grab some glow sticks from your dollar store or Amazon.Then, get decked out in them and dance your tails off in the dusk! Pitch a tent. How cool is that?

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

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Enjoy a backyard bonfire. Enroll in one of the many free book clubs offered by stores such as Crate and Barrel and Barnes and Noble. Set up an obstacle course in your backyard. ©2009-14 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Host a neighborhood dog wash. Tell scary stories while you gather.

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Sears Friends & Family Sale: Up to 15% Off

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Or head to the in-store sale Sunday, July 15 from 6-9pm. If you need new summer clothing, backyard BBQ items, or even want to start on back to school shopping, don’t miss the Sears Friends & Family sale on July 15! ©2009-11 Saving Cents with Sense ™, a website of Saving Sense Media LLC. Shipping is a flat $5.