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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. Visit an amusement park in the dark. Hit the amusement parks in the late afternoon and save considerably on the admission fee. We live near a huge amusement park that is a bit pricey, but after 5pm the price reduces considerably.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Are you a resident of Harrisburg or Central PA and looking for some budget-friendly staycation ideas for the summer? Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. Outdoor Festivals.

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Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

Penny Pinchin' Mom

The post Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. But, of course, you want to make sure you plan your vacation with your budget in mind. Know your budget Before you even think about planning your vacation, you need to have a budget. And, you need to stick to it.

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Central PA Staycation Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. The museum is housed in an 1899 Victoria fire house.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He managed to budget for a PC for each of his staff to use at home – dialing in to the work mainframe computer to do after hours work. Free amusement park passes for the whole family once a year. They did things such as go to the zoo and ride around on Segways, tour a local steamboat museum, drive go carts and etc.