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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Have a Potluck Party.

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How Can Thriftiness Become a Debt Relief Option?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. There may be times when you can car pool and limit fuel costs. Family Contribution.

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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

I’m reading it to my Grand-kids this year in Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and needed an activity to go with it. 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.

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Meet a Reader | Lina from Germany

The Frugal Girl

I have no kids but am happily married. After many years with only odd jobs or jobs without many prospects, I have finally had the chance to build a career in my new home country, working in life science. Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? I think Sweden has a lot of benefits for families with children.