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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. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Summer Reading Program at the Library – Check your local library for their summer reading programs. Visit an orchard.

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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. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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Frugal Fun

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Free/discount museum day (If you are a BofA customer, check out their free museum pass program.) The Portland Art Museum offers free admission from 5-8pm every 4th Friday of the month and it’s a great way to get a bit of culture. They just had a free admission day on May 18th to celebrate International Museum Day!

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19 Awesome Freebies Things for College Students

Coupons Do Work

I remember learning something about saving money on books I want to share with you : the library has copies and you can check them out.And teachers have extra copies. If you can’t afford the books and the library does not have any on their shelves, ask your teacher. Museum Admission. Sporting Event Tickets.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time. Many zoos, museums, art galleries offer “Discount Days” where they reduce the prices or even offer free admission. Take advantage of them. Do you watch a lot movies at the theater or rent a lot of movies through a mail order service?

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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. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.

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Staycation Tips & Ideas to Help You Save

Saving Cents With Sense

Act like a tourist and take advantage of local museums, the zoo, parks, and other activities. Take advantage of summer FREEBIES and events near you. There are many museums with reduced admission, FREE kids’ events, and movie deals around the nation. And you can also check out the Kids Summer FREEBIES available, too.

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