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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. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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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. Many local towns, libraries, malls, and fire halls 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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My (almost) Square Foot Garden

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The weather this past weekend was gorgeous, so I took advantage of it and finally planted my vegetable and herb garden. If you haven't read the book, Square Foot Gardening, I highly suggest you check out the book from your library. I also bought butternut squash to plant on my vertical trellis along with a cantaloupe.

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5 Affordable Ways to Keep Your Kids Engaged This Summer

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Your children can give their library cards a workout by reading as many books as they want. Plus, your local library may even have a summer reading program that makes reading even more fun by offering incentives. These five affordable activities can definitely pack a learning punch! Encourage Reading. Start a Garden.

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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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Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can even make a game of it with your kids and challenge them to identify certain trees and plants, just watch out for poison ivy! How to Save Money with Your Kindle Kindles are wonderful toys, and they allow you to take your whole library with you wherever you go. Fishing Fishing is another fairly inexpensive hobby. However, the.

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Interview with Tour des Trees and The TREE Fund

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The Tour makes frequent stops to plant trees and connect with the residents of the communities it travels through. a Cat in the Hat Learning Library book by Bonnie Worth. Copies of the book were distributed to schools and public libraries along the Tour route.

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