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9 Inexpensive Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

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School's out for the summer and now mom has to entertain two kids who get bored very easily. I know my kids have plenty to do around our house, but the same toys, bikes, books and swing set can get boring after just a few weeks spent at home. Here's Nine Ideas To Help Keep Our Monkeys Entertained This Summer: 1.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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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. Fun @ Home. Home Depot Kids Workshops. Make ice cream in a bag.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

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They also took the kids (one at a time) each year and entertained them by going to tourist attractions in their area. They drove the 200 mile trip on holidays and birthdays to celebrate with us. They provided Christmas and birthday toys and on occasion provided direct financial aid. Why are we boomers more involved? Money Tips'

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

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percent increase in employee engagement drove $100,000 in operating income to the bottom line of each store per year. 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.

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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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With gas prices inching closer to $4 in many parts of the nation, a lot people are staying close to home this summer for their vacation. If you are staying close to home this summer, try exploring your home town or city to see what low cost fun and adventure you can find. Will you be traveling or staying close to home?

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Things To Do in Harrisburg PA This Summer

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Central PA, home to the state capitol, Harrisburg, and its surrounding communities offer a variety of activities during the summer that will make your 2012 Staycation exciting, fun, adventurous, but yet inexpensive. The event features wares from local artists and craftsmen, as well as great food, fun games, and exciting amusement rides.

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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

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By exercising at home instead of paying gym fees we saved $600 per year for 17 years ($10,200). By feeding our family of four at home for 20 years we saved $168,768. After the kid’s left home hubby and I saved another $84,384. 91,404 Entertainment. 40,720 Home Repair. 262,032 Food Preparation.