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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard? Create a Backyard Water Park. As an alternative, head over to Walmart, Target, or another large retailer and pick a Slip ‘n Slide, or make your own , and buy some water guns or water balloons. Have a Field Day.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Invite the grand-kids for an overnight camping adventure in your own backyard. Buy some inexpensive prizes for the winners, or just hold a winner’s ceremony for the carnival’s conclusion. Play old time outdoor backyard games. Set up the tents, grab the sleeping bags and bug spray. Not into outdoor camping?