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If you live in Jacksonville you’re probably tired of wasting your summer away watching DirectStarTV and lounging by the pool. If your wallets as slim as your bathing suit we’ve got a few suggestions for you on the best free things to do in Jacksonville…
Hugenot Memorial Park – Though it’s sometimes closed due to periods of rain or high tide, Hugenot Park is one of the best natural attractions in all of Jacksonville. It’s great for kids and adults alike so get (more…)

Meat markets, if you can find them in your city, are the best places to buy the best quality and tasting meats, and for the best prices out there. Although grocery store meat departments do offer a pretty good selection, they are very expensive on quality cuts, and it is difficult to come across all cuts of meat you might be looking for. On the other hand, meat markets will have any cut, and meat, and any way you want it cut, the butchers in these meat markets have the right (more…)

As more and more people become aware of the importance of buying local farmers markets are flourishing. However, many people in coastal communities are unaware of the large variety of fresh and delicious sea food that can be bought same day is it was caught from local fisherman. You will no longer have to worry about where or how your fish were caught is you can ask the person who caught it.

In many locations this is as easy is going to the docks. (more…)

In this tough economy finding a bargain is important. Why not save money on food by picking your own vegetables? You can get fresh vegetables for a fraction of what you would pay in a grocery store by picking your own. Picking your own vegetables can be fun for the whole family. Children will love seeing where their food is produced and love picking their own. There are plenty of places to pick vegetables in the Jacksonville Florida area and there may be one close to you.

Finding the (more…)

6 a gallon. That is what most are estimating for this summer. How can any of us afford to drive around without crushing our bank accounts and taking out a loan? It is pretty easy to save money on gas if you do it the right way. There are a few simple tips to follow and you too can be saving money at the pump instead of always riding near empty.

1. Check prices around town frequently. That is one of the best things to do since in our economy competition drives prices. If gas stop 1 has cheaper gas than (more…)

One man’s junk is another man’s treasure. This adage is especially true when it comes to the popular past-time of going to garage sales. But before you get in your car and start driving around without direction (gas is getting quite expensive these days), it’s recommended that you sit down and plan out your trip first. So go grab your local newspaper, a fresh cup of coffee, and a pen and paper. Let’s go over a few tips to help you get the most out of your (more…)

Garage sales have been historically known as a place to buy really cool items at a discounted price. With the economic situation, people are visiting garage sales on a more frequent basis in order to save money, especially on clothes for their family. Other people have created a business centered around going to garage sales and buying discounted items to sell for profit. However, there are a few tips people should keep in mind before making a purchase at a garage sale.

The first tip is not to buy because it is cheap. People need to make (more…)