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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. Once filled with baskets of toys and my small children, it now houses many of our board games. A freebie cabinet.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Have a backyard game night.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Have a back yard game night. Turn the TV off and head outside for a game night. Visit a local museum. And it is much cooler than at mid-day.

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. It’s a great way for them to burn off some energy and you’ll have fun watching them compete at the games you’ve come up with.

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Top Summer Learning Tips | National Summer Learning Day 2012

Saving Cents With Sense

Reading, crafts, games – those simple and fun activities are educational for your kids and help keep their minds going during the summer. Play a game and spell as many summer-related words as you can. Read Every Day— Your local library is a valuable resource and often will host special events throughout the summer.

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Visit your local library for free story hours. Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Watch a local sports team practice, or enjoy a free game if one is offered. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Just call!

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