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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. If you have children, let them invite some of their friends over so that it will feel even more like a group activity. As a word of caution though, you might have the skip the camp fire if your town has ordinances against it.

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Would You Live in the Past for Peace of Mind and Financial Well-Being?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Living a Frugal Life in the Present with a Mindset in the Past. In our home, we try to minimize our reliance on technology with pay-as-we-go cell phones, no cable television (opting for a Netflix subscription instead), and no video games. Instead, you’ll choose items like cloth napkins and cloth towels.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These are the times they will remember, long after they have forgotten who gave them that video game they love to play! If you don’t remember the rules, just do an internet search on ‘old time backyard games’ and you will find them! Hold a grandparent camp.