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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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If you haven’t already done so, NOW is the time to start mapping out and budgeting for summer. To help you plan your summer, I have added TWO summer freebies to my subscribers’ only page: a 2022 printable summer calendar and a summer budget spreadsheet. Budget your summer fun! Visit an orchard.

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3 Tips to Ensure You Adhere to Your Budget

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I remember when I first started budgeting, I found it extremely easy to stick to my budget. As a result, I always knew where I stood financially, and had detailed budgets and spending reports should anything go awry. This is because I couldn’t afford to stray from my budget. Review Your Budget Frequently.

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20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities

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20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. Pop some popcorn, snuggle up with blankets and find some hilarious Christmas movies on Netflix, cable or rent from the library. Attend Holiday Events at Your Library. Check out your library’s calendar. Plan a Movie Night In.

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How to Have Fun on a Budget

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Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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The 5 Easiest Budget Categories to Reduce. They are by far the easiest & quickest category to reduce in a household budget. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money. Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase.

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5 Ways The Library Can Help You Save Money

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Your local library is a wonderful resource when it comes to saving money, and it is one that many people do not even know about. Take the time, now, to Google your local library if you do not know where it is already. If you have just found your library or if you haven’t visited yours in a while, you should schedule some time to visit.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. We love to watch a movie on the big screen, but at $7 a ticket, the whole experience can really blow the budget. Summer is here. Out & About. Fun @ Home.

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