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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Find A Used Instrument.

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Christmas in July

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Making some decisions now about what you will and won’t do during the holidays will allow you to set up a budget as well as talk to any affected family members or friends (and even business contacts) so that you can set their expectations. If you garage sale, look for those decorations! It is her way to celebrate the holidays.

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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Use those as well. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. At Lowes online you can get 144 feet of brown, heavy paper for around $9.00. Use old, unwanted material.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to shop garage sales. Here is site that has tax free days by state listed for 2011. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Your child can live there and you pay yourself the dorm fees or apartment rental plus, your child can line up roommates and you can get rental money from them as well.

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UPS My Choice Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Description of Product: “UPS is committed to making the on line shopping experience better – not just for shippers, but for the consumers who receive packages at their home as well. Giveaway ends at 12:01 am on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below – you can only do each entry once!

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Master Lock Father’s Day Review & Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

When choosing a lock for fathers, it’s helpful to consider his character traits as well as his favorite activities. Help your dad lock up his tool shed or garage by getting him a high security lock such as Master Lock’s Magnum series of products. Quality tools are expensive, whether they deal with lawn care or DIY projects.

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Season of Sharing Gift Guide and Giveaway – Day 3 – Gifts for Him and Her

Nicoles Nickels

The Wi-Fi Motion Sensor alerts users of activity with a push text or notification as soon as motion is detected, whether you want to know when the kids get in from school, make sure the puppy goes outside during the day, or receive an alert when the garage door opens. Product Price: $49.95 to $149.99.

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