It feels like the cost of everything is rising so rapidly lately.

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I find myself feeling stressed out anytime I have to leave my house. Can I afford gas to get there? Is my meal going to be more expensive than I expected? What do I do if I show up and my card declines because I only have $18.23 to my name until payday?

Or maybe you're just a parent and you want to find a way to entertain the entire family without taking out a second mortgage. I get it- When you have to pay for 4 people, every extra dollar can make a huge difference.

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Between just the rising price of gasoline and seeing items like eggs skyrocket at the score, it can feel pretty defeating to try to have some fun when you're worried about your budget. So, I've gathered some ideas that will get you out of the house and stretching those legs, no matter what time of year it is. (Because yes, we already know outside is always a free option.)

Thankfully, in West Michigan and Grand Rapids it's easy to find something to do any time of year. And a lot of those things are reasonably priced- especially when you know when to go to get the good discounts.

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So go head, shake off that dust, grab your shoes, and head out the door with only $15 in your bank account because you can do all of these things without needing to stress out- enjoy.

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