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Wooden Snowman Craft

Stockpiling Moms

Every week I try to find new things to do with her and we found this amazing program through Kenton County library (Northern Kentucky) called Memory Cafe. The library has created a space for patients and caregivers to relax and have fun. Step 2: (Optional) Paint the other sides of the wooden piece’s orange. Let it dry.

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10 Evening Activities Your Family Can Enjoy for Less!

Saving Cents With Sense

Head to your local craft store and buy a bottle of glow in the dark paint. Using a paint brush paint them with the glow in the dark paint. Get a free or cheap movie rental from your local library and add in inexpensive food choices such as make your own pizzas, popcorn, drink mixes, etc.

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How to Have a Ballerina Birthday Party for Under $60!

Couponing 101

I purchased cardstock in pastel colors from Target for $4.14, 3 bottles of paint in pink, dark pink, and purple as well as some glitter (that I mixed into the paint for a sparkly effect) from Hobby Lobby for $7.10. It kept them all occupied and made using paint with 5-8 year olds much less stressful for me. Food – $19.36.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Vacations on a Dime: Centsational Staycation Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

First, visit your local library for information and books about Italy. Sail down the “Nile” at the local swimpark, practice painting hieroglyphics on large cardboard sheets or using chalk on the sidewalk. Wrap each other up in strips of fabric as mummies, and enjoy traditional foods such as grapes! Visit Italy! Head to Ireland!

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25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Save on Food & Drink. Don’t forget to check Groupon for daily deals on food, movies, concert tickets, spa days or more. Rent a movie or borrow one for FREE at the library. Visit your local painted pottery place and decorate mugs, plates, or tiles together. Stay in and make dinner together by candlelight.

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Free and Cheap Family Fun (7/11-12)

Saving Cents With Sense

Saturday, July 11th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM – Learn Interior Paint & Drywall Repair. Starting in September 2015, every 4th grader will get an Every Kid in the Park pass food for FREE admission to all of America’s National Parks. More free classes are offered during the week with their Music Mentor Series.

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