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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

Three glorious months of sunny skies, warm weather and family time. Here are 20 ideas that are family friendly, fun, and easy on the budget. My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Summer is here. Out & About.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

Family Balance Sheet

We have not regretted that decision and you can find out how we manage to Watch Really Great TV Without Cable while saving $50 each month. My husband volunteers at our local YMCA for a free family membership. Need to cut your spending? We did too and these categories were the easiest to cut without feeling too much pain.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

Couponing 101

I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. Ask your friends and family for coupons. Some stores only give the sale prices to card-holders. Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. You can sometimes get them cheaper by buying a double pack.

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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item. Of course there are personal benefits as well – you save money by not buying or by buying used and you save money by not paying sales taxes for a new item.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

Couponing 101

I find that a good rule of thumb is to purchase one newspaper per family member. Ask your friends and family for coupons. Some stores only give the sale prices to card-holders. Buy the newspaper with the largest circulation in order to get the best coupons. You can sometimes get them cheaper by buying a double pack.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age! K in her dance costume 2.

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Season Of Sharing Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 4 – Gifts for Everyone, Including the Dog!

Nicoles Nickels

Today is day 4 of awesome gifts and giveaways for the Season of Sharing 2015 ! Once again, I have teamed up with 4 other bloggers to bring you an amazing 2015 Holiday Gift Guide this year – Koupon Karen , She Saved , Deal Seeking Mom and Southern Savers. Season of Sharing 2015 Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway. to $149.99. Product Price: $129.95

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