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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This year for instance, I dropped upwards of $250 on entertainment (boat ride, eat outs, amusement park, supplies, books, games and etc) plus the opportunity cost of using our condo instead of renting it out (over $1600 for the week) plus groceries, gasoline and more.

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Enjoying Spring Vacation on a Tight Budget

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Skip the hotel There are many sites, such as Airbnb, that offer homes or condos to rent. Pack the snacks If you are visiting an amusement park, make sure you bring along your own snacks. Instead, swing by a big box store and find those items where they are much more affordable.