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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

We rented at first, but the rental situation in our new town was poor. While we were still renting an apartment, I researched areas with lower property taxes, scouted out my ideal neighborhoods, and waited for a smaller, less expensive house to come on the market. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford.

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Go to a plant swap. Take some plants from your own yard so you can trade them for new ones at no cost. Look at pictures of the various birds in your region online before you go. Don’t know when these are?

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50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer

Saving Cents With Sense

Take advantage of free admission days at your local museums. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Go to a plant swap. Take some plants from your own yard so you can trade them for new ones at no cost. Look at pictures of the various birds in your region online before you go. Don’t know when these are?

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25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Rent a movie or borrow one for FREE at the library. Turn “date night” into a daytime date and visit local museums or parks for free. Better yet, plant flowers together in your garden – every time you walk by it, you’ll be reminded about your time together. Check bars or restaurants with live local bands or singers.

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