Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. We like to start a backyard fire to roast marshmallows and invite friends over to enjoy the long summer day. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Visit an orchard.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
I would like to pursue higher education in some way, maybe a History PhD, or a library science degree? One of my friends in my book club lives about 20 minutes from our city limits and does not have access to a free library membership! I was ASTONISHED, I thought everyone had access to a library. I haven’t decided yet.
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Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Fun @ Home: Host a backyard S’mores party. – Fire up the backyard fire pit and invite your friends and neighbors.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 12, 2014
The local library Every year my son, a book lover, signs up for the local library’s reading program. Have backyard fun. Sylvan’s Book Adventure Kids Kids in K-8th grade read a book on the book finder page, take a quiz, and earn points for correct answers. They can redeem the points for online prizes.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 10, 2011
Now take it one step further: save money on entertainment by checking out your movies at the public library. Nearly every library has expanded their catalog to include a diverse range of media offerings. Shop Online.
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 16, 2013
Start a backyard fire, roast marshmallows and make s’mores. Borrow movies from the library for a family movie night. We might as well milk it (on the cheap) for as long as possible. 10 Free or Low Cost Fall Entertainment Ideas for the Family. Go to a high school football game and cheer on the home team. Head to an apple orchard.
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