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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! Need some summer cash? Visit an orchard.

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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. Many local libraries offer all of their services for free or for a small fee.

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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 Affordable Valentine's Travel Destinations

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Not sure where to go on a budget? All the money you saved can take you to the beautiful gardens of Golden Gate Park: the Conservatory of Flowers, Japanese Tea Garden, and the San Francisco Botanical Garden. It'll cost you a pretty penny, but you just saved on all your sightseeing! Choose one or all.

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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. And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. You will not only save yourself money, but also time. Here’s 7 Tips to Conserve Water and Save Money.

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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. Hit the amusement parks in the late afternoon and save considerably on the admission fee. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Summer is here. Out & About. Head to the Rail Trails. Fun @ Home.

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How to Save Money with Your Kindle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kindles are wonderful toys, and they allow you to take your whole library with you wherever you go. With simple ordering that allows you to quickly download e-books and start reading them, you might soon find yourself with a very expansive and expensive library. However, the Kindle can be a temptation for impulse buyers.