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Creative Ways to Save Money for Travel

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Take the money you would have spent on a costly concert, and save it instead. You just saved service fees. Or buy the tickets and get a trip out of it. The same can be said for the city where you live: free music, Shakespeare In the Park, free museum days. Now, start saving to go somewhere amazing.

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My New 30 Travel Things

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Interactive museums - I love a normal museum, but I think the creativity of museums that are interactive and more than just looking at art on a wall or things in a case are next level. I've been doing more lately, but some of my favorites have been Hopscotch Portland , Arte Museum and Omega Mart in Las Vegas.

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Planning Your Summer Travels

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Many schools have release dates in May, so if you can take time off before Memorial Day weekend, you can save a ton. Go somewhere different Your kids are always going to want to go to theme parks or the beach during the summer, but by changing up your destination, you can actually save a little or a lot of money.

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Ways to Save Money in December

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There’s gifts to buy, parties to attend, festive dinners to whip up, dozens of cookies to bake, Christmas cards to order, AND let’s not forget the cost of postage! 7 Ways to Save Money in December. I’ve seen free museum days, nativities, parades, Santa, and more in my community. Save on Christmas Cards.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. Don’t buy anything that is not on the list unless you forgot something truly important. Many zoos, museums, art galleries offer “Discount Days” where they reduce the prices or even offer free admission. Carry Snacks.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford.

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Summer Staycation Ideas for Harrisburg, PA

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Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. If you are local, consider buying a year long membership for unlimited access to the Science Center and other benefits. The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. Outdoor Festivals.