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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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Free things to do during the quarantine

Family Balance Sheet

Subscriptions and Trials: Audible is offering free streaming of stories for as long as kids are off of school. The list is impressive and is a mix of education, entertainment, and general-interest titles. The Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is closed but bringing the zoo into your home through webcams and podcasts.

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Parenting Pointers: Tips for a Screen-Free Holiday

Motherhood Moments

The holidays can be a period of increased screen time for kids, whether it’s more time playing video games, scrolling through Instagram, or binging the latest series. But it can also be a great opportunity to establish new habits, spend more quality time with family, and set intentions for the new year.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

Family Balance Sheet

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so.

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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These are lovely ways to celebrate the season, but at $20 per person and up they can add up fast if you are trying to enjoy the activity with family. Luckily, there are countless ways to celebrate the season with family activities that don’t break the bank. Christmas kids shop. Zoo events. Tree lighting ceremonies.

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Family Friendly DVDs for $5 or Less

Saving With Shellie

If you are looking for some new options for family movie night, check out Amazon’s selection of DVD’s priced at $5 or less. However, if you want to see the family friendly titles, click on the Kids & Family category to sort more quickly. Curious George – Zoo Night & Other Animal Stories – $4.99.

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