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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and go play some tennis. 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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Stratosphere Insanity | Throwback Thursday Stories

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I traveled there many times back in the 90′s when I was a department store buyer. I was having dinner one night with a large group of people and a gentleman in the group asked if anyone was interested in taking an amusement park ride ON TOP OF A BUILDING. Have you been to Las Vegas? ” Seriously.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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In Huffington Post article Boomers Give New Meaning To Spoiling The Grandkids author Linda Stern reported: “Roughly 36 percent of the grandparents surveyed by AARP said “spoiling (grand)children by buying them too much” was a part of a grandparent’s financial role.”. Our kids need the help. Money Tips'

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How to Save Money at Six Flags

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Amusement parks are expensive so this week I’m going to help you find ways to save at Amusement parks. There are quite a few Six Flags amusement parks around the US. Not all parks have the same offers so be sure to check your park’s website to double check. :: Tickets.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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NEW #SummerFUNd Giveaway from Dr Pepper® & Walmart

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My kids and husband have been thoroughly enjoying the fact that I’ve been buying more soda than usual – thanks to these awesome giveaways. 250 in Walmart eGift Cards, Amusement Park Cash, or Zoo Cash. My Walmart store finally had the Dr Pepper Cherry back in stock which is my daughter’s all-time favorite soda!

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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If you are local, consider buying a year long membership for unlimited access to the Science Center and other benefits. Amusement Parks, Tourist Attactions, & Zoos. Hershey Park -Located about 14 miles east of Harrisburg. Other attractions at the Park are ZooAmerica and Chocolate World.