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Big Fun Without Big Spending

My parents, Ruth and John Kloha of Holly Springs, Miss., are experts at stretching a dollar without making sacrificing good times. "We do need to watch our pennies these days," Ruth, 77, says, "but we still have a lot of fun."

The ever-resourceful duo have dug deep into their bagful of time-tested, kid-friendly activities, and they're sharing with you 10 of their favorite ideas for entertaining grandkids at home on a budget.

Read on for great family date nights »

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Deborah Hallman lives near Chicago and has written for the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, and the Birmingham Post-Herald.
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