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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. If you have active kids who need to get out of the house for a while, plan a field day either in your backyard or at a local park. Check your local newspaper for free or low-cost events that you can go to. 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. Make it an all day event by bringing lunch and planning a few non-swimming activities (such as a hike or a campfire with story telling or beach volleyball, etc). Events could include: Hold a pillow case sack race or a three legged race, or any kind of race.