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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We live on the side of a small mountain in a quiet, rural town, but we’re less than 20 miles from a city of about 25,000 people and its shopping and dining opportunities. Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I

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Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Did you know that seven of the eleven presidential libraries are in the Midwest, with three of them in these states? Visit the Truman library and the Historic Truman home that he and Bess lived in; and the farm home where Harry lived as a young man for only $12 per adult and $3 per child. Presidential Provenance. Eisenhower.

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Frugal Fun

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can eat out, have a few cocktails, shop, go to concerts and shows, take vacation and more. We usually grab some bread, cheese, and wine to have a little picnic at these events. Free books, DVDs, and music from the Library. Our library also hosts occasional Opera and other musical performances. Frugal fun?

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many friends may be willing to split the cost of a bottle of wine, or make homemade margaritas instead of going out. Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library. Related posts: 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. Actively choose to not buy anything that can be borrowed.

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Family Fun Free or Cheap June 2016

Saving Cents With Sense

This is part of President Obama’s Every Kid in the Park initiative. :: Bass Pro Shops. Check your local Bass Pro Shop store for specific events, times, and details. :: Cheap Movies. Find free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right here. :: Wine Tasting. Ongoing outdoor workshops in stores.

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Free and Cheap Fun Family Events – Memorial Day 2015 Edition

Saving Cents With Sense

Shopping with Kids. Most stores have free toddler story time, NOOK events, hands-on learning events and author events – find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here. :: Bass Pro Shops. Junior Chef: 52 New Foods Presents: Ice Cream Shop. Total Wine stores offer free wine tasting classes each weekend.

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Free and Cheap Family Fun (4th of July Edition!)

Saving Cents With Sense

Find the times and participating Barnes and Noble stores here. :: Bass Pro Shops. Find free family activities sponsored by Target in your area right here. :: Wine Tasting. Total Wine stores offer free wine tasting classes each weekend. Where allowed by law, participants receive special discounts on the wine being tasted.