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5 Affordable Valentine's Travel Destinations

Shereen Travels Cheap

Well, here are 5 destinations for you: Chicago Bring your big coat and layers, because it will be cold, but you can easily escape the rough weather by heading inside and exploring places like the Chicago Cultural Center, with it's gorgeous Tiffany Dome, Harold Washington Library Center, and walk hand-in-hand through Garfield Park Conservatory.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

Once you have a total, you know the amount you need to start saving for and it’s not too late to find the funds. Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. 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. How did you get interested in saving money? At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. We love old toys!

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Ways to Save Money in December

Family Balance Sheet

7 Ways to Save Money in December. Check the events calendar of your community, library, mall, and places of worship. I’ve seen free museum days, nativities, parades, Santa, and more in my community. Save on Christmas Cards. What are your favorite ways to save in December? Find the FREE holiday adventure.

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The Easiest Ways to Save Money on Household Expenses

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time. Many zoos, museums, art galleries offer “Discount Days” where they reduce the prices or even offer free admission. Do the same for books.

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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Summer Reading Program at the Library – Check your local library for their summer reading programs. Visit an orchard.

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Frugal Fun

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: This is a guest post from Joe at Retire By 40 , where he blogs about his journey to early retirement by saving and investing. Free/discount museum day (If you are a BofA customer, check out their free museum pass program.) Free books, DVDs, and music from the Library. Frugal fun? That’s nuts!

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