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Plan a Staycation or Vacation in Harrisburg, PA

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With gas prices inching closer to $4 in many parts of the nation, a lot people are staying close to home this summer for their vacation. Harrisburg and the surrounding communities offer a variety of activities during the summer to make your 2011 Staycation exciting, fun, adventurous, yet inexpensive. Admission: FREE.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

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How to Save Money When Traveling When it comes to traveling, the three main areas you can save are accommodations, travel, and food. Gas, food, coffee, accommodations, entertainment, and parking add up quickly, not to mention unforeseen expenses like things you may have forgotten from home. Let’s break it down.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

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posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad. Dr. Dean presents Gas Prices Rise: What Say You?

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