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Frugal Holiday Fun | Library Activities

Family Balance Sheet

Our local library is hosting a special "Library for Lunch Gingerbread Story Time." The kids pack their lunch to eat at the library (which is a big deal for my little one). Check your local library's holiday activity schedule to see what fun and frugal activities they have planned. Thanks for reading.

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20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities

Family Balance Sheet

It is so easy for the month to get lost in the commercialism and the frenzied pace and while it is fun to receive a gift, my husband and I want the month to be focused on our faith and our family. This month, don’t forget to slow down, create memories and traditions, and most of all enjoy the season with your family.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. It’s a helpful visual for everyone in my family as we anticipate our summer fun. How much is summer going to cost you and your family? Budget-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas: Summer activities can be found all around you.

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Sign Up for your Library's Summer Reading Program | Summer Fun Guide

Family Balance Sheet

Last summer''s schedule was very hectic for my family so we didn''t participate in a Summer Reading program. I just didn''t make it a priority to head to the library. We will continue to spend as much time outside as possible, but we WILL participate in our library''s FREE Summer Reading Program. It''s just foolish not to.

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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are plenty of expensive events and activities to attend during this season – attending a play at a live theater or perhaps a symphony concert from your city’s professional orchestra. Luckily, there are countless ways to celebrate the season with family activities that don’t break the bank.

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so. Just call!

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9 Inexpensive Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

Family Balance Sheet

I need to have a game plan for summer activities and they need to be fun, affordable and last longer than 10 minutes. Check out your local library and book stores for their summer reading programs. At our library, the kids can earn small prizes, such as free coupons for pizza and ice cream for reading books through out the summer.