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Jigsaw Puzzles; They're Family Friendly, Super Frugal, And They Provide Practice With Patience

A Perfect Rainy Or Lazy Day Family Activity!

Inspired by one of my favorite money-saving blogs, The Simple Dollar, here’s an activity that’s family friendly, super frugal, and a perfect way to spend a rainy Sunday afternoon!

Jigsaw Puzzles!

What a cheap activity for the whole family! You can buy them for practically pennies at tag sales and discount stores.

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Jigsaw puzzles require a lot of patience–and don’t we all need more practice with patience?

And they can be a great learning tool if you put together puzzles replicating great works of art! You may not be the type of family who spends afternoons in art museums looking at beautiful paintings but you can still learn about them (in fine detail) by putting together a puzzle.

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Start a puzzle with your family today!

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