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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The adults can socialize while the kids are playing. Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. If you have active kids who need to get out of the house for a while, plan a field day either in your backyard or at a local park. Have a Potluck Party.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

I’m in my 60’s, I’ve been married to the love of my life for 44 years and we have two adult “kids.” He married the love of his life almost two years ago, so now we have a daughter-in-law, too. We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. Our son is 29 and biological. Alan doesn’t share that regret.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In my life, my parents have always seemed to do quite well financially and we never suffered as kids. I loved that series as a kid. I knew his determination and focus was something to remember, but I never thought of it in relation to finances. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how negotiating can put us on top.

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