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I ran across this great article on line about Money Free Weekends. There are a lot of ideas and I have provided a link so you can check it out on your own.

When you think about it- there is no need to spend a ton to have a little fun. There is plenty that you can do with out spending a lot of dough.

1. Go for a walk with your spouse.

2. Complete a puzzle.

3. Watch an old classic movie.

4. Get out photo albums and scan the pictures for relatives on-line.

5. Make a special dinner together.

6. Go out side and have an evening picnic amongst the stars.

7. Plan a vacation together and challenge each other to find the best deals.

8. Read a great book.

9. Listen to your favorite music and watch the sunset.

10. Play a board game.

This can be a great family weekend or one just for the two of you. If you really want to kick it up a notch try it without TV.

It is also a great way to teach your children the value of time together with commercializing it.

The best things in life are FREE!

Yes, it is raining again here in Western Washington. So today I have spent most of my time on Active Rain. I love all of the posts, and finding new people to read and share with. One of my favorite places to go is Localism.

I love my community, and sharing about it, but I also love reading about yours. Localism is a fantastic way to share from coast to coast. To go spend a little time in a town off the beaten path. To check out the neighborhood your friends and family just moved into, or to find out more about a place you would want to visit. There are plenty of pictures and locals who can give you an on line tour like no one else can.This brings me to some exciting news that I want to share with all of you in Mason County. Washington State, and beyond.

Our North Mason Chamber of Commerce has just linked to Localism and has it featured as a button on the front page. Frank Kenny has been instrumental in pushing this forward after a conversation we had about Localism in our Allyn Community Association meeting. He sees the value in promoting our community from the inside out and has been a driving force on the "Shop Local" campaign. We are fortunate to have so many of the members of this great organization on board. I look forward to sharing their pictures and viewing their comments. Localism is a great way for everyone to see what wonderful communities we live in, and get a little taste of all that we have to offer. Thank You Frank, for supporting us in this new endeavor. We appreciate all that you do to put us on the map!