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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

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Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. They’ve also sold bottled water, homemade cookies, and crafts. It is also usually free or a small donation and open to the community as most churches welcome non-members. Keep your eyes and ears open for local activities.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.