Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

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.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

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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Frugal Cinco De Mayo Portland Museum 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

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?

Saving Money 222

Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

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.

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Vacation Hotel Backyard Kids and Family 102

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

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. Visit your local zoo on free admission days. Go bird watching at a nearby park. Just call!

Activism 111

Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

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. Visit your local zoo on free admission days. Go bird watching at a nearby park. Just call!

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 23, 2011

2. On the Weekends: Take advantage of your surroundings by signing up for annual museum and zoo memberships. 8. In Your Community: Make use of the public library. Provide your kids with an affordable cultural experience again and again for just one yearly price.

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Giveaway Pizza Kids and Family Video Games 78