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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. About the Author: Tony Standin is a personal finance writer who loves to save money, live an eco-friendly life, and enjoy time with his family. Create a Backyard Water Park. He wants you to be able to do the same!

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These are the times they will remember, long after they have forgotten who gave them that video game they love to play! I’m taking my 9 year old grandson to Colonial Williamsburg this summer – a trip I have been planning since he was born – but it isn’t cheap. Hold a grandparent camp.

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I found a You Tube video by Brian Beech that shows you how, but I think it will be cheaper (and easier) to just use a board I get from a $1 garage sale game instead. Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations Do You Equate Money with Affection? Play test the game.

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