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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! A freebie cabinet.

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9 Fun Family Indoor Activities

Family Balance Sheet

We rush home and rush back out for the evening activities. We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention. 9 Fun & Budget-Friendly Indoor Activities.

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5 Budget Destinations for May

Shereen Travels Cheap

Photo by Ronny Rondon on Unsplash Grand Cayman May is right between high season and hurricane season and is perfect for those that love to do water activities like snorkeling and diving. Swim with stingrays, swim through a shipwreck, and check out an artificial reef. Not everything is sand and sea though.

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Benefits of Having Your Parents Watch Your Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On special occassions, now that I’m retired, I go to their house to watch them. There are many documented benefits to utilizing grandparents to watch grandkids. Both may wonder about reciprocity – should the grandparents be paid to watch the kids? Would you pay your parents to watch your kids?

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Norwegian Cruise Line Encore Review

Stockpiling Moms

There are so many activities for all ages. You can watch the ocean blur by as you zoom around curves suspended 13 feet over the side of the ship on Norwegian Speedway, the largest racetrack at sea. And you can’t not mention the food options! The encore sails from Miami to the Caribbean or from Seattle to Alaska.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Do you like to picnic, hike, swim, camp, bike, bird watch, canoe, fish, and spend your free time exploring the great outdoors? You can enjoy all of these activities and more at a state park!

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Fun And Inexpensive Holiday Activities For The Whole Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, one challenge can be that if you spent a lot of money purchasing Christmas gifts (oh, and lots of food to feed everyone), the finances can be a bit limited when it comes to keeping everyone entertained. What kinds of activities do you do with your family during the holidays?