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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

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If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. 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. Frugal Date Nights.

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Frugality Is Free - Helping You Live Life Queenstyle On A Budget ~ A Simply CVS Sponsor Spotlight

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Frugality Is Free is a blog about living a frugal life and saving money without compromising on quality, family fun or green living. I originally started Frugality Is Free, as a place to share money saving tips, great deals, bargains and online earning opportunities with people.

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Increase Your Income | 31 Days to Find $1000

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This month, we are trying to reach $1000 in 31 days and if you already live a frugal life, you were probably already doing many of my tips. Years ago, a neighbor started delivering newspapers to increase their family’s income. Our problem isn’t spending, it’s income. 6 Ways to Increase Income.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

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In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. I’ve unintentionally gone too far a few times, and in doing so, learned valuable lessons about trying too hard to live a frugal life. With this strategy, you’ll be able to live a truly frugal life, and fully enjoy the benefits of doing so.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

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And now my husband, who is also from PA, and I have settled in central PA to raise our family. There are a variety of summer family-friendly activities in Central PA that are exciting, fun, and educational, but not expensive. There is a $40 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members).

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It will help your family foster their creative side. You will build something unique to your family, customized to the things you care about, individualized with family member names, pictures, interests and etc. It can reinforce a family value or an educational need specific to your family. Where to start?

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How Can Thriftiness Become a Debt Relief Option?

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Ways to help you achieve a thrift life. You’ll be surprised to know that there are several ways you can manage to lead a frugal life without even giving it a lot of thought. If it’s a team effort along with your spouse and kids, life can really be a bed of roses. Family Contribution.

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