Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 4, 2013

I have made small changes throughout the course of my career with the company to make myself more comfortable in my job. It’s been a little over a year since I was able to meet my goal of being full-time and a regular employee in the company, and I have since realized that it’s not all I had cracked it up to be.

Making 187

Making Work At&T Politics 187

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues. IT consulting Do you have experience with computers and other types of technology?

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2016

“ Did you know that in 2014, women working full time in the United States typically were paid just 79 percent of what men were paid, a gap of 21 percent?” The gender pay gap is alive and well – but why? At the same time, we should have higher expectations from our sons on the home front.

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Daughter Son Women Work 150

Motherhood Moments

JUNE 25, 2023

Regardless of the developmental stage they are in, the overall assertion remains the same that there are behaviors that humans respond well to and behaviors that (at best) are confusing or (at worst) are damaging. Being engaged and motivated to enforce the rules that are important for your family is a full-time job.

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Parenting Making Kids and Family Communications 100

Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

The time has come. Bank Rewards – Check with your local banks and credit unions as many of them offer money rewards for good grades as well ~ so fun! K-8 get a 3 course meal including cheese, entree (chicken, shrimp, teriyaki sirloin and ravioli) and chocolate. 9-12 get a four course meal. that is IF you got good grades!

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Free Stuff 2016 Baskin Robbins Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Here are some of the strategies I implemented to make housework, well, not exactly enjoyable, but certainly helped me be motivated to do what was needed. For myself, what didn’t get done before lunch just didn’t get done, when I was home full time. Mind you, sometimes lunch wasn’t till after 2.00 pm, but it was still lunchtime!

Motivation 183

Motivation Cleaning Home and Garden Home Improvement 183

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 11, 2013

I gave up a full scholarship years ago to get married right out of high school because I was, well, young and in love. Time passed, and as a sometimes happens, we grew apart and eventually divorced. And I now have 2 wonderful grandchildren to love as well. Well it is and it isn’t.

College 58

College Education Student Women 58

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 27, 2023

My niece goes to Goodwill and buys what I can only describe as bags of junk, and she makes a full-time income selling it on eBay. Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. The first time I did this was nearly 20 years ago, and it was a big eye-opener. You’d be amazed at the things people will buy.

Saving Money 52

Saving Money Budgeting Budget Money 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 20, 2011

I’ve unintentionally gone too far a few times, and in doing so, learned valuable lessons about trying too hard to live a frugal life. Losing Valuable Time. Being employed full-time and running two home-based businesses over the past few years, I’ve learned the true meaning of the phrase “time is money.&#

Frugal 174

Frugal Personal Finance Frugal Life Money 174

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

A few years back, I hit my all-time high by borrowing 126 books over the course of one year. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. How about two things?

Green And Frugal 178

Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As far as Christmas stuff I do now…well, last Christmas and this Christmas, I’m in single mom and full-time college student mode. In short, I definitely have less time to do Christmas activities as compared to years ago. And of course, I bought presents! Whatever I can manage, I will manage.

Cleaning 192

Cleaning Grandchildren Nephew Christmas 192

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

I’m a huge fan of mystery novels and wondered what was involved in becoming a licensed PI in my state (a 60-hour training course and a culminating 3-hour exam). I’ve learned a lot and while some things are too late for us (taking advantage of years of compounding interest, for example), it’s just the right time for them.

Daughter 130

Daughter Green And Frugal Money Grandmother 130

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

While back to school time brings about a great deal of questions from children, it also beings about a great deal of questions from adults. Of course you want to know that you as a parent are doing everything you can to make sure you child succeeds, but it can be hard to know what questions to ask to make sure you are doing this right.

Communications 40

Communications Parenting Telephones Phones 40

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

My husband is an extremely hard worker as he works and goes to school full time. After that, we paid off the remaining $20,000 of debt over the course of 9 months. As well as me starting up my education full time and completing that. As well as me starting up my education full time and completing that.

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

Drew works full time for Department of Defense. Farrah works part time for Department of Defense. We won’t tell you what it had profited, but its done VERY well – it all started with a small idea that we could chew off and God blessed it. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

My mom expected both my brother and I to find employment when we reached the legal age of 15, and enforced it by having us pay for half of our school clothes (well, the ones we wanted. Always a bit of an overachiever, I held down my job, played soccer, and took the typical high school course load (except with honors English).

College 228

College Kids and Family Activism Unemployment 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2014

I can’t think of a time in my adult life when I haven’t been fully immersed in a full-time job or career, while also making income on the side. My first side hustle was a part-time job at the local mall where I held my full-time day job. Up until this point, my side income has been well diversified.

Personal Finance 174

Personal Finance Part Time Full Time Finance 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 25, 2013

Hope this past week has treated you well. I wrote a test for my course and did good on it so that has taken some heat off. I have another test next week and then a final and the course is done. Gosh time flies. I think that is pretty good with working full time and studying. Happy Friday everyone.

Fridays 169

Fridays Finance College Debt Free 169

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! Brian is very good at living below his income, and that has made a big difference in our ability to stay on budget in general over the course of our marriage.

Kids and Family 189

Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 22, 2017

By the way, security breaches are more likely to occur when a well-meaning, internal employee uses a software application resident on his or her laptop and leaves the device or the program unsecured … in Starbucks.). Cons: Of course, there are exceptions. Costs of outsourcing payroll. Or so you thought.).

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May Work Laptops Full Time 64