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7 simple steps to prepare for a thrifty summer

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With the start of summer comes much warmer temperatures, summer vacations, outdoor activities, fresh foods and much more. But summer can also come with extra costs, such as travel expenses and high energy bills. Those extra expenses can definitely cast a shadow over the bright sunlight of the summer months.

Don’t despair: You can take a few steps right now on the doorstep of summer in order to save money on many of those extra summer costs. Here are seven simple strategies you can implement to keep the costs of summer low without taking away even a bit of the summer fun.

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[See: 12 Habits of Phenomenally Frugal Families.]

[See: 12 Frugal Ways to Save on Vacation.]

[See: 20 Tips for Saving Money at the Grocery Store.]

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7 Simple Steps to Prepare for a Thrifty Summer originally appeared on usnews.com

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