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Sign Up for your Library's Summer Reading Program | Summer Fun Guide

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I just didn''t make it a priority to head to the library. We will continue to spend as much time outside as possible, but we WILL participate in our library''s FREE Summer Reading Program. We are fortunate to live very close to two top notch libraries who make reading & learning fun with a variety of weekly activities.

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My Word for 2021

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After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. Read: My 2020 Financial Goals. Of course, 2020 brought us a pandemic and a lot of free time. In January 2020, we had a lot of savings goals.

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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. It’s FREE and each playground visit is a new experience with different kids to play with and different equipment to explore. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. Enjoying some outdoor time. Visiting St.

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Frugal February

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How did you do with your financial goals in January? We have only one financial goal for 2019 and we made some progress in January. It was a great feeling to make that payment, and to continue the momentum I want to double down on our financial goal. The goal of Frugal February is NOT to feel deprived, . Go sledding.

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

In my free time I enjoy canning and preserving food (well, I enjoy the results of it, ha!), baking, library storytimes, and being involved in our church’s Bible study, meals for the sick, and other various ministries. canned peaches = summer in a jar 2. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now take it one step further: save money on entertainment by checking out your movies at the public library. Nearly every library has expanded their catalog to include a diverse range of media offerings. Shop Online. It’s easy to be influenced if you’re not on target.

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