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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. They’ve also sold bottled water, homemade cookies, and crafts. Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Keep your eyes and ears open for local activities. Fun @ Home. Have a lemonade stand.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.