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Summer Boredom Busters – 10 Summer Fun Ideas

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Summer officially started today, and if you’re already dealing with the “I’m bored” syndrome…take a look at these budget friendly summer fun ideas! 10 boredom busters that are sure to lead to a summer of fun! Field Trips: Plan a field trip every week this summer! Here’s how… Start by taking your kids to the … Read more

Summer Fun for Less!

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Summer is right around the corner and the kids are almost done with school. Amazingly enough, summer is one of the more expensive times throughout the year for a few reasons. In today’s article, you’ll learn how to make summer memories and enjoy summer fun while saving money! Summer Fun For Less Pay Cash … Read more

8 Cheap Entertainment Ideas for the Summer

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The summer is generally the best time to get out and about for any type of entertainment. Whether you want to go on vacation, or hang around the neighborhood, if you’re like me, you probably want to save some money on your entertainment expenses and summer fun. I wanted to list 8 things that I … Read more

Frozen Lemonade Pie

Lemonade Pie is a quick and easy no bake pie with just 4 ingredients, and this pie just costs less than $4!

Lemonade Pie is a quick and easy no bake pie with just 4 ingredients! I can remember the first time I tasted Lemonade pie…I was 7 years old, and our babysitter brought this over! She shared the recipe, & we’ve been making it every summer since then! If you buy store brands & make your … Read more

Summer Jobs For Teens

A few years ago my oldest child hit what I call “the in-between age”…old enough to go to the movies & go ice skating with his friends, but not old enough for a job! At the same time, his taste in toys changed from legos and action figures to expensive electronics! Well…if you’ve been to … Read more

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