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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are plenty of expensive events and activities to attend during this season – attending a play at a live theater or perhaps a symphony concert from your city’s professional orchestra. Luckily, there are countless ways to celebrate the season with family activities that don’t break the bank. Zoo events.

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Best Kids Activity Subscription Boxes

Couponing 101

Now it’s easier than ever to entertain your kids with kids activity subscription boxes. If you haven’t thought about getting one before, I urge you to check out these awesome kids activity boxes that will help ease any summer boredom, guaranteed. Educational craft and activity box, just for kids! Kid Wonder.

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Parenting Pointers: SEL Webinar 3/9

Motherhood Moments

The current youth mental health crisis is an unfortunate example. “In In 2021, 57% of teen girls felt so sad or hopeless almost every day for at least two weeks in a row that they stopped doing their usual activities, a 21% increase since 2011. Parents know how difficult it is for kids these days.

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Graduates – Use Summer to Learn How to Avoid College Fail Points

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, the University of Toronto offers career development services [link] to current students and recent graduates. High school grads today have seen parents using credit cards (or maybe even their cell phones) to charge everything from gas to groceries to online purchases. They offer: Career education. Pay it off each month.

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Healthy Habits: How to Promote Healthy Living for the Whole Family

Motherhood Moments

It can be difficult to encourage children to eat right and stay active, but it is essential for them to form healthy habits early on. The fresh air and natural beauty will help reduce stress levels while also encouraging physical activity. Encourage Physical Fitness Encourage your children to stay active and involved in outdoor sports.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. Use up all of those odd ingredients. 4 – Use up the products in the bathroom/cleaning closet before purchasing more. I also have a laundry room with enough cleaning products to last us a very long time. 5 – Plan ahead.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have, and use company job perks, you may be less tempted to look around for other employment, you may be more satisfied with your job and work a bit harder – or so the theory goes. What are examples of visible not so visible company perks? These are real examples of perks I have either enjoyed or seen others enjoy.