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9 Inexpensive Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

Family Balance Sheet

Check out your local library and book stores for their summer reading programs. At our library, the kids can earn small prizes, such as free coupons for pizza and ice cream for reading books through out the summer. A side bonus , our local bank is offering the children $10 for reading just 10 books over the summer.

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Frugal February

Family Balance Sheet

Do you know how much money is flowing in and out of your bank accounts? Pack snacks, drinks, coffee, books, etc to take with you to hopefully prevent unexpected purchases. Borrow movies from the library. This is to keep out any trolls and help to keep the group a safe and encouraging place.). 2 – Track your cashflow.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look up the last three months receipts, ATM receipts, and bank records. Going to the movies, having drinks with friends, or going to paid sporting events can be expensive. Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library. Order smaller coffee drinks or plain coffee instead of flavored tea or coffee.

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25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Save on Food & Drink. Pick a favorite entrée, drinks, and dessert – and don’t forget the candles! Rent a movie or borrow one for FREE at the library. Look at the Target First program, Bank of America card holder program, or any other discounts they may offer. Stay in and make dinner together by candlelight.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

Saving Cents With Sense

Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. For example, a foot long sub sandwich and drink can cost approximately $7. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. For example, a foot long sub sandwich and drink can cost approximately $7. Enjoy FREE family friendly events. Pack a lunch and watch your savings grow.

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One Month of Spending Zero

Couponing 101

Doing a no-spend challenge for a month is a great way to recover from higher spending months like December when our bank accounts take a hit due to Christmas. We won’t be eating out AT ALL but I do have a couple of free drink rewards from Starbucks that I plan to use strategically. This way the food doesn’t “feel” like leftovers!