Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

If you are like most parents, you want to raise your children well – to develop their mental and physical aspects completely. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. Most people know that music education helps grow children’s brains. Go Frugal'

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My parents and their siblings were of the generation that grew up during the depression in the 1930′s. I bought a roll in 2011 and have been using it for everything from Christmas wrap to kid crafts to posters to mailing packages every since. Dress it up with artwork or natural greenery as shown in this post from Parents.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). I love to shop garage sales. Here is site that has tax free days by state listed for 2011. Use cash (yours, your parents or other cash that can be had). Learn to love hand me downs from relatives.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

At the start of 2011 our net worth was $122,403.43. The Family CEO : A Mastermind’s List of the Top Ten Posts of 2011 – Check out my 10 most popular post for 2012. Narrow Bridge Finance: Tax Time Strikes Again – Preparing for Your 2011 Taxes – A quick rundown of tax forms to look out for as we approach tax season for 2011.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220