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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. For more creative options, find a national park instead, because many offer low cost tours and other activities. Check your local newspaper for free or low-cost events that you can go to.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning. Yup, I’m a voracious reader.