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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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Summer Staycation Ideas for Affordable Family Fun

Couponing 101

You can have a lot of fun with your family without worrying about sky high entertainment costs. Here are some of our favorite staycation ideas for affordable family fun: Invest in a Local Museum Membership. Museums are a great place to go to have fun while educating your kids. Schedule a Weekly Family Night.

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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. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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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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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

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 Cheap Fun Family Events – Memorial Day 2015 Edition

Saving Cents With Sense

Visiting with family, enjoying a BBQ, watching a game…whatever you do, make sure you check out this list of free and cheap family fun events. Home Depot has a cute Memorial Day craft for kids this weekend that you won’t want to miss. Shopping with Kids. 5 Staples for Frugal Family Fun Night.