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Free & Frugal Toddler Fun: The Autumn Edition

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Frugal Fun Apple Orchard Visit with Toddler Running

The warm weather faded dramatically fast in typical Midwestern fall fashion. Overnight temperatures are already flirting with freezing, and the days aren’t nearly as warm as they were even a week ago. While there are many things I adore about the change in seasons, there’s no doubt that it’s easier to have free & frugal … [Read more…]

Fall Family Fun: Is Apple Picking Worth It?

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Pulling a Wagon While Apple Picking

Is apple picking worth it? We can–and do!–go to the store and score apples for less than what we pay at an orchard. So, from a purely mathematical standpoint, this would be the shortest post ever. Even by my standards. Fortunately, personal finance is rarely ever just a numbers game. To us, apple picking is … [Read more…]