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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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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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Frugal Fun

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Concerts at the zoo. Our zoo puts on summer concerts. Usually the admission is about $10, but they have a free day once in a while and I always try to take advantage of it. Free books, DVDs, and music from the Library. . Free books, DVDs, and music from the Library. Neighborhood art walks, street fair and parades.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

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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

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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. Tell scary stories while you gather. Just call!

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5 FREE Kindle Books | The Far Horizon + More

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Zoo Day by Tina Marie Kaht. You don’t need a Kindle to take advantage of free Kindle books. Did you know you can even check out books from the library for your Kindle. Make sure to double check that the price is still showing as $0.00 before you download. A Reason to Run by Christina Coryell. Be Wise by Warren W.

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Staycation Tips & Ideas to Help You Save

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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. Check your local library, too, for events they may have throughout the summer. And you can also check out the Kids Summer FREEBIES available, too.

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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. Visit your local zoo on free admission days. Tell scary stories while you gather. Just call!