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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better!

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so. Just call!

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Free and Low Cost Programs for Your Children This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most kids can’t wait until the end of the school year. However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. Luckily, there are plenty of companies stepping up to offer free programs for kids. Other kids receive a free book of their choice at the end of the program.

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard? Create a Backyard Water Park. The adults can socialize while the kids are playing. Have a Field Day.

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer. Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Below, you will find a comprehensive list of 50 free activities your family can enjoy!