Priceless Fun Guide - Summer 2012 - City of Edmonton
Priceless Fun Guide - Summer 2012 - City of Edmonton
Priceless Fun Guide - Summer 2012 - City of Edmonton
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MONEy SAViNG TiPS:<br />
by using these money saving tips, you will be able to make your money last longer and do more<br />
fun things!<br />
55Collective kitchens are a way to save time<br />
and money and have some fun with other<br />
adults . Groups <strong>of</strong> adults get together to<br />
cook for their families . Meals are taken<br />
home to be eaten or frozen . For more<br />
information, call 780-735-3044 .<br />
A “Staycation?”<br />
55Money Mentors will help you create a<br />
budget, get out <strong>of</strong> debt, use credit wisely<br />
and get the most out <strong>of</strong> your money . Call<br />
them at 1-888-294-0076 or online at<br />
www.moneymentors.ca.<br />
55Look for a Financial Literacy Fair in your<br />
neighbourhood . these free fairs have a<br />
wide range <strong>of</strong> really useful financial and<br />
budgeting information .<br />
have you ever heard <strong>of</strong> a Staycation? A Staycation is a vacation without leaving home . you can save a<br />
lot <strong>of</strong> money by taking a vacation at home . Use some <strong>of</strong> these tips to help you plan a staycation that<br />
still feels like a fun and relaxing vacation .<br />
55Set a start and an end date . this helps you will give you admission to 15 <strong>of</strong> the most<br />
avoid your regular routine .<br />
visited places in <strong>Edmonton</strong> and surrounding<br />
55Set a budget to make sure you actually do area for one year . however you decide to<br />
save money . Put money in the budget for<br />
visit these places, make sure it fits within<br />
treats so it feels like a vacation .<br />
your budget .<br />
55turn <strong>of</strong>f the phone and computer . 55take a day trip and visit the countryside<br />
55try something new . there are lots <strong>of</strong> ideas<br />
in the Greater <strong>Edmonton</strong> Region . Route<br />
in this brochure you can try .<br />
maps and things to do are available at<br />
www.edmontonscountryside.com. this<br />
55be a home tourist by visiting local<br />
website can also be accessed from your<br />
attractions . Use your Leisure Access<br />
iPhone, Android or blackberry .<br />
Card, if you have one (see page 3 for<br />
information) . buy a family pass to a facility 55If you have camping equipment, set it up<br />
if you plan on making multiple visits . Or<br />
in the backyard . you save gas money and<br />
go to www.edmontonattractions.com to buy<br />
camping fees! you can also use a full kitchen<br />
an <strong>Edmonton</strong> Attractions Pass . this pass<br />
and real washrooms!<br />
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