Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2020

Father’s Day is right around the corner, but many families probably aren’t ready for big get-togethers or trips out just yet. Thankfully, a Father’s Day at home can be just as special as any celebration on the town. We think lots of dads will enjoy these eight easy ways to celebrate at home! Cooking with kids?

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Couponing 101

JULY 1, 2020

While so many public celebrations are canceled, your at-home festivities can be just as fun-filled and patriotic. If you already have all the grilling tools you need, having a cookout with just your family can be convenient and affordable. Every family member deserves a moment to shine, and karaoke gives ample opportunity.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2014

Since my youngest two children were born, I’ve been a stay at home mom. I had difficulty fitting in work outs when I was with the kids during the day, and after the kids were in bed, I was usually too tired to want to work out. Now the kids are with me all day. Using DVDs to Exercise with Kids.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 28, 2020

What better way to relax at home than enjoying a festive fiesta? While your favorite restaurants may still offer takeout or delivery, some people may prefer to stay home this year. But staying home doesn’t have to mean sitting this one out. You can make delicious Mexican and Mexican-inspired dishes for your family to enjoy.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 18, 2017

Kids Dream Family Film Series – Free Movie Passes Do you have kids at home? Then you should definitely checkout this Freebie that will score you 2 FREE movie passes to the American Family Insurance Kids Dream Family Film Series!

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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

With kids home from school for such an extended period of time, you may be running out of ideas for fun things for your kids to do. The next time your kids are bored, try out these six fun activities to keep them entertained during quarantine! Kids might write a script, put together props and sets, and wear costumes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

Teach kids about products. Even though you take your kids to the grocery store or Walmart every week, using it as a learning ‘tour’ with a narrative designed and presented by you will open their wee little eyes to new information! Teach kids about different types of jobs in one business.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

When your family needs a break, you don’t need to lament the fact that you have nowhere to go. Get out the family friendly board games ! The right game can give the whole family hours of fun. Do you remember how fun it was to build a magical pillow fort when you were a kid? Some kids love to perform.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 19, 2014

Hurry and download your FREE copy of Turnaround at Home: Giving a Stronger Spiritual Legacy Than You Received by Jack & Lisa Hibbs and Kurt Bruner (reg. Turnaround at Home is a guide to creating a God-honoring home for your kids, no matter what model you had as you grew up.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

14 kids altogether. 14 kids…and my husband and I lived to tell about it. I was a little nervous about entertaining 14 kids, ages ranging mostly from 5-8 years old, with a couple of toddlers sprinkled in. So this is what we came up with: The kids would paint small pumpkins to take home. and bought the cake.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. I have 11 kids, ages 9-29, and two cats. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I want my family to have what they need and be comfortable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

We began cooking all of our meals at home. This is so much an ingrained habit now that even if my kids outgrow their food intolerances, we’ll still pack our food. Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. Use hotel rewards.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You had to have known that this challenge was coming…I’ve taken away the drive-thru breakfast , then I told to you pack a brown bag lunch and now we’re eating dinner at home. But my oldest daughter has decided that she hates the kids menu. So now we’re ordering 3 adult meals and 1 kids meal.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 16, 2012

Corey from Simple Marriage and Mandi from Life.Your Way have put together a phenomenal bundle of ebooks from some of the top authors in the family life realm. These 38 ebooks cover a variety of topics related to family life, from cooking and homemaking to parenting, marriage and more. Minimalism for Families.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 23, 2023

It was incredibly easy to follow the directions and my entire family enjoyed the meal (even though my kids were a little skeptical of the grits, since they'd never had it before). Julius has now decided to bottle this fan favorite to make it easy for anyone to enjoy this delicious, time-honoured regional favorite at home.​

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Teaching your kids about money is one of the best things you can do to set them up for financial success in the future. Being that financial security strategies aren’t taught in the school classroom, it’s important to sit down with your kids at home and teach them valuable lessons in financial management. Spending Money.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Lots of them are common sense – things like not spoiling your kids by giving them everything they want. Most parents let their kids have some kind of money – either via an allowance, a job or chores around the house or from gifts. Readers, what other things should parents avoid when teaching their kids about money? Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. It should be exercised by each member of the family or else the money that you save by your frugal ways will just be wasted by another member of the family on something that is not essential.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 23, 2023

A t the Television Critics Association Press Tour, PBS KIDS announced the premiere date for WORK IT OUT WOMBATS! , a new animated series for kids ages 3-6 produced by GBH Kids and Pipeline Studios , starring a playful trio of marsupial siblings—Malik, Zadie and Zeke—who live with their grandmother, Super, in their treehouse apartment complex.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. Tell us a little about yourself Hello! Fancy haircuts, color, etc.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2013

So I make sure to limit his “screen time” (just as I do at home), and provide other ways for him to be engaged enough that he doesn’t need to whine at me every hour. Family road trips are all about the games — or at least they used to be. I want him to be stimulated by the world around us.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2013

In the early years, we both spent a lot of money on flowers, food, and gifts, but Valentine's Day can change with your spouse when kids enter the picture. Now we avoid the busy restaurants and lavish gifts and instead we spend the evening in the comforts of our home. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2013

Many parents would be correct in assuming that carpooling comes with a myriad benefits for themselves, although the main draw, of course, is that the duties for dropping off and picking up kids at school are spread out amongst several adults, so that each family is relieved of the onus to make daily trips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

While I was growing up, my family didn’t have much money. My mom was an at home day care provider. Now that I have kids, I want them to learn the value of a dollar. I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything. My dad worked first as a meat cutter and then at a factory.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

I understand if you travel with picky children or have sensitivity to new foods or are atypical and the one constant you need is food, but for others to go out of their way to travel to new places and then only eat the same foods they eat at home is crazy. Choose a meal to eat "at home". Tip: Clean up big messes.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 3, 2011

School's out for the summer and now mom has to entertain two kids who get bored very easily. I know my kids have plenty to do around our house, but the same toys, bikes, books and swing set can get boring after just a few weeks spent at home. A Park A Week – One day each week, my kids and I try a different park.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Spring is in full bloom and the kids are probably getting antsy with the end of the school year right around the corner. When the weather is this beautiful, it’s such a great idea to find fun outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. 50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring. Kids will love this. No sprinkler?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

I started when I went back to work after staying home with the kids for a decade and kept it up through 23 years in a career and now through almost 2 years in retirement. If you work out at home, there is very little prep work – just jump into your sweats and start. Wake Up Your Body. I got the morning shift. Use Electronics.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 30, 2012

Saturday, March 31, 11 AM - Noon & Sunday, April 1, 3 - 4 PM | Water Conservation: Reduce your water use at home with money-saving practices (Texas stores only). Saturday, March 31, 1 - 2:30 PM | Install Vinyl Flooring Workshop. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 2, 2019

Avoid the crowded, overpriced restaurants this year by making a special treat for dad at home. Here are 10 easy recipes to make with your kids for Father’s Day. Hot Dogs via Cooking for Kids. Simple and easy to make with kids, this creative spin on hot dog toppings makes an ordinary meal a little more special.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 7, 2023

Suvie, the revolutionary WiFi-enabled, cool-to-cook countertop appliance that makes eating at home fast and easy and with restaurant-quality results! What are some ways that families can use their robotic cookers to their fullest potential? Busy families often use Suvie to make family dinners easy and healthy.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). As an adult, I can see it was likely a mixture of not enough income, high cost of living area, mismanagement of money, and kids just being expensive for single mothers particularly. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Research shows that the social-emotional skills learned and practiced at camp support kids year-round. As kids build friendships and social connections, they form key skills that bolster academic performance and are at the core of college and career readiness. Around 93 percent of ACA-accredited camps offer financial assistance.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2013

So, if you’re someone who is contemplating having a child, it is definitely a responsible question to ask yourself “Am I financially ready to have kids?” ” Before you answer, here are five other questions to ponder that will help to provide you with the clarity that you seek: How Much Debt Do I Have? .

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Launching in January 2023, the monthly book club will introduce kids and families to the best new books from a host of award-winning authors, including familiar and beloved New York Times bestsellers like Chris Grabenstein (Mr.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII. Here are a few family meal plan templates you can check out. This is especially true when it comes to bonding with the family. Wholesome family activities that don’t cost any extra cash, if anything at all. Could you manage it? Camping maybe?

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