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Fun Staycation Ideas From All Across the Country

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Maven of Savin' Manchester, New Hampshire - Common Sense with Money Western Maine - Bubblegum and Lollipops Mid-Atlantic Erie, Pennsylvania - Growing Kids Ministry Gettysburg, Pennsylvania - Somewhat Crunchy Harrisburg, Pennsylvania - Family Balance Sheet Buffalo/Niagara Falls, New York - Coupons, Deals and More New Jersey - Oh! Thanks for reading.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. People cooked and ate at home. Lots of people had back yard gardens. Food/shopping.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

It’s not a big splurge, but I take my kids at home out to McDonald’s for lunch once a week. (I’ve We’re not good gardeners but we planted a lot of trees for the shade and beauty. But then I look in the drawers and realize I just bought 12 pairs of pants when only 5 would do.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.