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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Spend less, and pry the kids away from those screens by doing some of these activities to build face time with yours. These are the times they will remember, long after they have forgotten who gave them that video game they love to play! Build a campfire and tell stories, roast marshmallows and more. Hold a grandparent camp.

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I thought it would be fun to have a board game that reinforces thoughts on starting and growing a business. Although I never before had tried to create a board game, I had no doubt I could do it. The year before, after all, I successfully made up a role playing game to reinforce the idea of budgets and household cash flow.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me. I enjoy playing the game and I like to win. What’s your best frugal win? Which is your favorite type of post at the Frugal Girl and why?