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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

Rent instead of own. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Create a weekly menu, then buy the groceries, and cook dinner every night. Be comfortable, but don’t overdo it.

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Take a picnic dinner to the beach after 5 p.m. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Make your own kite out of newspaper and any scraps you have around the house. Visit a fireworks display put on by your city or local parks. Just call ahead and ask.

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Take a picnic dinner to the beach after 5 p.m. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Just look in your local newspaper for upcoming events. Make your own kite out of newspaper and any scraps you have around the house. Visit a fireworks display put on by your city or local parks. Just call ahead and ask.