Category Archives: Summer
School’s out! Now what?
School is out! The kids are thrilled but many parents feel intimidated by the idea of occupying their little ones during July and August. Some choose to enroll their kids in camps or continue daycare programs throughout the summer. However, … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Activities, Children, Local Resources, Summer
Tagged crafts, Kids, Splash pad, Summer, YMCA
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Save on air-conditioning this summer
This weekend we discovered that our air-conditioning unit is on the fritz! Definitely not the best time to start shopping around for a new unit. The whole supply-demand season is at its peak in June, July and August because that … Continue reading
Garden and Lawn Care
Here in Canada, the long weekend in May (to celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday) marks the official beginning of the gardening season. In the Miser household, we’ve got some planting and a backyard camp-out planned to mark the beginning of our … Continue reading
Affordable Vacation Solution
Today is the first day of spring, which is fabulous – but I am already thinking of summer. All misers know that, in order to secure a quality vacation that is also affordable, you need to plan ahead. Of course, there … Continue reading
Posted in Affordable Activities, Summer, Vacation
Tagged Cottage, Home Exchange, Ottawa, Shediac New Brunswick
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An Affordable Family Vacation
Have you booked your summer vacation? If you haven’t actually booked it yet, it’s probable that you have planned it – or at least dreamt about it. The cost of vacationing certainly skyrockets when you have children. Once kids reach the … Continue reading
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