Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2013

I picked my major (psychology) because it happened to be my favorite course in high school. Never mind that I’d only taken Psychology 101, a beginners course, and that was my exposure in it’s entirety to anything psychology related. I remember in my first year of college, I was lost. Look at Your Interests.

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College Psychology Education Graduation 237

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 13, 2015

Last fall I decided to invest in my blog business and enroll in the first-ever Elite Blog Academy course. My enrollment in her course has been a very positive experience. In other words, I started treating my blog like a brand and my business, rather than a very time consuming hobby. This course is an investment in your blog.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Hobby-Related Items. Getting him a gift related to his favorite hobby can indulge his passion and show him you care. If your father enjoys golfing, a round of golf at an area course might be a fun outing. Best of all, new electronics are introduced often, so you should always have some new gift options available.

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2019 Holiday Gifts Father 63

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

As we know, not all screen time is bad, and exposing them to high-quality content while supervising them can help them discover new interests, explore hobbies, and develop new skills. Of course, the explanation will depend on your child’s age, but understanding why you’re setting the rules will make your child more likely to follow them.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 22, 2012

Take a quit smoking course. There are many education courses that are designed to help smokers quit for good. These education courses seem to have a good success rate and are useful when used in conjunction with lifestyle changes. You can find free quit smoking courses and videos on the internet. Learn to manage stress.

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Education Personal Finance Fitness Work 186

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Whether it's joining a yoga class, starting a new hobby, or spending more time with your kids, almost everyone has new goals for 2023. Virtual assistants can also handle that, as well as researching other relevant topics that emerge in the course of your work. For most, the biggest obstacle to achieving them is insufficient time.

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Parenting Mother's Wellness Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

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). My Story on How to Successfully Take Courses While Working… Career Tips' It also taught me the value of hard work and gave me a fresh dose of independence which I thoroughly enjoyed.

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College Kids and Family Activism Unemployment 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2012

Turning a hobby or interest into a job is not always a pipe dream. Of course, some jobs will require you to have specific skills, in which case you may find that you need to retrain before you can make a viable career change. Of course, this will be the case in some careers though. Thinking about your interests can help.

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Communications May Hobby Ranges 222

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

What are your hobbies? That’s one of my hobbies.) We used my app to track our progress while we were paying off our house, and of course I ran a zillion different scenarios. Of course, as we paid off debts that gave us more money to put toward the remaining ones, so that made a huge difference as time went on.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 7, 2014

Do you have an expensive hobby that you perhaps need to rein in a bit? This will discourage you, and when we feel discouraged, it is easy to get off course completely rather than modify the path. So, what are your issues? Do you tend to turn to shopping to boost a bad mood? Are your weekend outings a bit too extravagant? Money Tips'

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Money Goals Budgeting Budget 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2013

Now make a list of the things you do on a regular basis like go to work, play sport, do a hobby, spend time with family, hang out with friends, cut the grass, commute, travel etc. What Takes Your Time? Organize them into order, according to the amount of time they take up in your average week.

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Work Hobby Home and Garden Family 249

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

As a hobby. Of course you will also have ongoing costs such as thread, patterns and material as well. Perhaps something that gave you a marketable skill instead of a hobby skill? We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2014

Beginning a new course of study, or a new activity or hobby or business can bring you into contact with a new circle of people. The Times reported: The study, published in the journal of Applied Research in Quality of Life, showed that the largest boost in happiness comes from the simple act of planning a vacation.

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Building Vacation Activism Travel 169

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2013

And, of course, once the song has been guessed, the whole family can sing along. Road Tripping Alone – How To Do It Well Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy Old Time Free Summer Activities for Kids Fun And Inexpensive Holiday Activities For The Whole Family Frugal Family Fun #2.

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Travel Kids Son Kids and Family 239

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

They had a rule that, if they started a new hobby, activity or sport, their kids had to see it through and stay with it for the full season or course or school year, depending on what it was. There will probably be a uniform and equipment list issued but if not, make sure you ask.

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

What are your hobbies? I have been sharing my passion for simple living on GrowingSlower.com since 2011, and I now have added the Real Mom’s Guide series of books and courses to further encourage my readers! That’s about it for hobbies, as our little ones are 1 and 3. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Shannon.

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Debt Free Debt Financial Goals Budgeting 100

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. Plus, the tools to get this business started are pretty minimal. are independently owned.

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Of course, there are very legitimate reasons to change up the insides of our homes. Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. Not only is it expensive, but it is also time consuming to come up with the design, decide on the color, locate the material and put it in place. Why do we get the urge to decorate?

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Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Of course, you might also need to change your attitude and mindset about a few things to make this possible, but you can do it. Start a garden, take up a new hobby, take a class in something new, learn a new skill, take up a creative pursuit like painting or sewing, volunteer your time at a community organization.

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Gratitude Sewing Work Hobby 183

Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 16, 2012

The sweater—decorated with an array of patches to represent golf courses she had visited and played during her lifetime—was a symbol of Grandma Betty’s adventures, and each patch was a badge of her accomplishments. And… EUREKA! Gutzy Gear was born!

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Giveaway Golf Grandmother Hobby 78

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2016

What are your hobbies? It’s been busy with the babies and so much work/income that hobbies lately have been sleeping (if we can) and traveling. FINAL: We travel all the time for fun and work (budgeted of course) but next year we will cut it loose and do something insane like Europe. Drew & Farrah’s Debt Free Story.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Home 100

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) Christmas can be very stressful, especially when you have a tight budget. I have a few tips for saving money (and your sanity!) next Christmas!

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Christmas Toys Gifts Bath and Body Works 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. Of course, you can add all kinds of stuff to it to decorate it. I bought 2 little bags of colored glass bits from Hobby Lobby to decorate and used a popsicle stick to write on the wet cement. The most expensive was around $20.

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Giving Used Craft Crafts 188

freestuff.tv

JULY 14, 2011

Of course, your advertising needn’t be and shouldn’t be just on the Internet. If you have a business license, those expenses are legitimate tax deductions with the IRS, but without the license, the IRS considers your endeavor a hobby, and no related expenses are tax deductible.

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Work Money Taxes Budgeting 109

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

However, she enjoyed her hobby immensely and kept right on collecting things of interest to her. Of course, if you don’t plan to sell the item, you might want to repair it so you can actually use it or get full enjoyment from it. At the time, she thought she would be making big bucks off of her collections. Know current trends.

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Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

Couponing 101

JANUARY 4, 2011

Shopping a little bit at a time over the course of the year can be easier for some people than paying one lump sum at the end of the year (and potentially using credit cards and going into debt.) Christmas can be very stressful, especially when you have a tight budget. I have a few tips for saving money (and your sanity!) this Christmas!

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Saving Money Christmas Money Bath and Body Works 74

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

In order to do this I need to take a few courses at our local university. So in an effort to make things a bit more manageable, I have decided to cancel my course for next month. This really was a hobby adventure anyways. As some of you know, one of my goals for 2011 is to become a certified fitness professional.

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars). Have you seen those model doll houses at Hobby Lobby – the ones that are 3 – 4 feet tall and 2 -3 feet wide that have to be assembled? Rattan loveseat and ottoman – $25.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 4, 2015

What are your hobbies? Of course I had to tackle the biggest issue which was my feelings of unworthiness. I felt like that for a long time and of course it only got worse when I lost my job and almost lost my home. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Maureen. She writes at A Debt Free Stress Free Life. Where are you from?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2015

What are your hobbies? We took his Financial Peace course once before we were married and twice afterwards…and now Barry teaches it. She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? He’s an overachiever.

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Debt Free Debt Budgeting Budget 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields. During the vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. If you have a lawnmower and/or shovel and have some extra time on the weekends, offer your services to the neighbors.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

What are your hobbies? After that, we paid off the remaining $20,000 of debt over the course of 9 months. Jones , where she vlogs about budgeting, debt free living, and family life. Meet the Former Mrs. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living?

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

What are your hobbies? Of course, the British climate isn’t always kind, but I’m pleased to say the weather recently has been glorious and I’ve been making full use of it! This immediately let me slash a huge amount off my monthly spending – though of course it wasn’t much fun at the time!

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

” And of course they were right, but then it dawned on me. Continue your favorite hobby or get a new one. When I would bring it up to friends I got a lot of: “ Being a Mom is the greatest thing you will ever do! ” “Be the best Mom you can be, the rest will fall into place.” you are not them.

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Mom Girls Mother's At&T 40

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

What are your hobbies? We followed FPU which was a 9 week course. She writes about living naturally and intentionally at Jessica Munday. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality.

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Debt Debt Free Finds Finance 100

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields. During vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course. If you have a lawn mower and/or shovel and some extra time on the weekends, offer your services to the neighbors.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Smart Family Finance : Crash Course in UCC Check Indorsement Rules for Newlyweds and Why You Should Never Use “And” or “&” When Writing Checks to Newlyweds – Newlyweds face unique complications in cashing wedding checks thanks to the ambiguity of name changes.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220