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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

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Collect items from each participating household, whether they be new or gently used, food, toys or adult type items and price them so the little ones can afford to buy. Local library events & performances. Regina public library has numerous holiday related activities in December. Regina Garden has a Christmas tour.

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9 Inexpensive Activities To Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer

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Check out your local library and book stores for their summer reading programs. At our library, the kids can earn small prizes, such as free coupons for pizza and ice cream for reading books through out the summer. Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. Thanks for reading.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

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Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. Local fairs & festivals – Look for local fairs and festivals for low-cost games, food, and activities. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. 40 Summer Desserts.

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Fun And Cheap Hobbies You Should Try

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This is a relatively inexpensive hobby. Another wonderful aspect of gardening is that it is not only inexpensive but it can actually save you money and you can actually earn money from it. Vegetable and herb gardens can be a source of food, which can help you save money on food expenses. However, the. It is a perfect.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. The initial kit includes the mesh garden and a voucher to order the caterpillars and food separately. Local fairs & festivals -Look for local fairs and festivals for low cost games, food and activities. 40 Summer Desserts.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

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Cameras had to have actual film and pictures had to be developed after the whole roll of film was ‘exposed’ Research was done at a library using the Dewey decimal system, not a search engine. Food/shopping. Fast food was rare. Most food at the grocery store came from the USA. Weather prediction was terrible.

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10 Evening Activities Your Family Can Enjoy for Less!

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While you enjoy the music serve inexpensive drinks and snacks such as fruit juice and popcorn. Get a free or cheap movie rental from your local library and add in inexpensive food choices such as make your own pizzas, popcorn, drink mixes, etc. Go on a lightening bug hunt. Give everyone a jar and set the timer!

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