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I wrote a well-received article about having a “money-free” weekend, which outlines the idea that you can not only save some money and entertain yourself by not spending any money for a weekend, but you can actually begin to train your mind to be frugal. - The Simple Dollar
10. Don’t spend big money entertaining your children. Most children, especially young ones, can be entertained very cheaply. Realize that what your children want most of all is your time, not your stuff, and you’ll find money in your pocket and joy in your heart.
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18. Be diligent about turning off lights before you leave. If you spend one minute turning off lights before a two hour trip, that’s the equivalent of earning $50 an hour. That’s some impressive savings, particularly if you do it before longer trips. The key is to use less energy, particularly when you’re not using the device.
18. Be diligent about turning off lights before you leave. If you spend one minute turning off lights before a two hour trip, that’s the equivalent of earning $50 an hour. That’s some impressive savings, particularly if you do it before longer trips. The key is to use less energy, particularly when you’re not using the device.
Thanks for that. That must be an old article….I wish I could get 3.4% in my savings account
Other free things to do:
Start a family cookbook.
Do a family history for the kids/grands.
Put albums together for each kid.
Sometimes I miss things when I speed-read. Yeah, I'd like a 3.4% return too!
That's a great idea, to put together family history for the next generation. I should go thru my old diaries.... not past the early teen years, though! ha
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