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How to Save Money at Silver Dollar City

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We went the first week of August, when summer was still in full swing. When I took my grandchildren to the local carnival in my own city on the 4 th of July, each ride was at least $3 per child – so $9 a pop if I rode with them. They (at this writing) are offering $30 tickets to all for any day during one week (August 12 – 18).

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s August, weeks from the start of school. Our local Walmart also had a cheaper version of a stepping stone kit. How do you teach your children and grandchildren the benefits of giving? A garden stepping stone for Mom, maybe?! Your kids have been to camp, done baseball and goofed off to their hearts content.

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