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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. You can create ribbons for the winners, or offer them inexpensive prizes. It’s a great way for them to burn off some energy and you’ll have fun watching them compete at the games you’ve come up with. Game and Movie Day.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

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These are the times they will remember, long after they have forgotten who gave them that video game they love to play! Buy some inexpensive prizes for the winners, or just hold a winner’s ceremony for the carnival’s conclusion. Build a bean bag toss game and award prizes to those who hit the hole.