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Frugal Fancy loves to have fun! But she doesn't like to spend a lot of money on entertainment. That's why she created this list of games, puzzles, printables, activities and ideas galore to help your family have a great time on a budget!

100 Ways to Have Fun with Your Kids for Free or Cheap - A useful list of ways to have fun with your kids without spending a lot of money

12 Free or Inexpensive Ways to Go Out and Gave a Good Time - by Jaci Rae, ShopForADay.com

Canon's Creative Park - Free printable paper crafts that will amaze you for their quality!

Family Fun on a Budget - by Shane Dryers

Free Field Trips - Have a Giant Food Store near you? If so, you can enjoy a variety of free field trips with the kids!

Free Kanoodle Drawing - enter once a day to win

Free Listings of Events in Your Area - craft shows, seminars, carnivals and much more

Free Puzzle Maker - HOT TIP: Use the kids' spelling words list to make a word search or crossword puzzle and make learning fun!

Free TV Show Tickets - order your tickets online so when you're in Los Angeles, you can visit your favorite show

Frugal Entertainment for the Whole Family - by Fisher Swanson

How to Have More Family Fun on Less Money - Some really good ideas for your family from eHow author, Judy Ford.

How to Make Your Own Play Dough - by Naomi Szeben, Suite101.com

Listen to Free Music Online - LaLa.com offers 50 free songs when you sign up - Free! Plus you can add songs for only 10¢ each. -

Museums on Us® - Get free admission to over 70 museums nationwide with your Bank of America card

Planning a Frugal Family Fun Night - by Frugal Dad

Punzhu Puzzles - free downloadable puzzle magazines

Texas Fishing - The top rated fishing guide service in southern Texas for the 4th year running. Services all of the beautiful Laguna Madre and beyond.

Visit a Museum - Smithsonian offers a list of hundreds across the US.

Webdonk - Over 3,400 free online flash and java games including fighting games, sports games, action games, puzzle games, shooting games, flying games, racing games, classic games, and much more.

P. S. Frugal Fancy will be updating this page regularly, so check back often.