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5 Affordable Valentine's Travel Destinations

Shereen Travels Cheap

Well, here are 5 destinations for you: Chicago Bring your big coat and layers, because it will be cold, but you can easily escape the rough weather by heading inside and exploring places like the Chicago Cultural Center, with it's gorgeous Tiffany Dome, Harold Washington Library Center, and walk hand-in-hand through Garfield Park Conservatory.

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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. Enjoying some outdoor time. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system.

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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. Visit a State Park – Do you like to picnic, hike, swim, camp, bike, bird watch, canoe, fish, and spend your free time exploring the great outdoors? Budget-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas: Summer activities can be found all around you.

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How to Get Your Child Excited About Reading

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My response invariably was ‘I wish I could get mine to stop reading so much and get outdoors and play!’ We joined the local library when my second child was born to give an extra dimension to life for my daughter, who was not yet two. Library books were also kept on a high shelf to help prevent accidental damage. Get Healthy'

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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Local library events & performances. Most public library events are free and many local libraries bring in special performers, such as puppet shows, concerts or readings during the holiday season. Regina public library has numerous holiday related activities in December. Regina Garden has a Christmas tour.

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Free and Low Cost Programs for Your Children This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The local library Every year my son, a book lover, signs up for the local library’s reading program. While all of these programs are good and should be taken advantage of, if possible, don’t forget to also let your kids just have fun outdoors. They can redeem the points for online prizes.

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Fun Things To Do When You’re Broke

Couponing 101

Visit Your Local Library. Libraries have a plethora of things to do in addition to reading books. Check your local library for a listing of all their offerings! So, I decided to sit down and make a list of fun things to do when you’re broke! These could include book club meetups, lectures, crafting workshops, and more.

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