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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Kids Kids and Family Parenting Growing 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Lots of them are common sense – things like not spoiling your kids by giving them everything they want. Money may mean power or control or misery or any number of other things to you. Most parents let their kids have some kind of money – either via an allowance, a job or chores around the house or from gifts. Money is a tool.

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Kids Money Parenting Kids and Family 219

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

I don’t know about your kids but friends of mine’s kids wanted to try lots of different activities before finding ones that became favorites that they then stuck with. It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you.

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Ignoring government attempts to regulate our kids into better test scores, many parents are having the public vs private school debate. ” The USDA study tries to account for things like ethnicity, family income, and English language proficiency, and the skill and experience of the teaching staff. Just average.

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May Education Parenting Student 188

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 17, 2013

How to Make Slime for Kids. This is really a fun DIY craft for kids any time of year, but around Halloween, it can be even more exciting. Since my kids are on Fall Break, I wanted to have some fun projects that would entertain them – and be fun decorations. Of course, you can try making all kinds of colors of slime.

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Making Kids DIY Halloween 111

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

They will also observe backyard wildlife as a hobby and families may incorporate bird or bat nesting boxes into outdoor learning for children and grown-ups alike. Fencing, sandpiles for digging, dog houses, and even agility courses for pets to enjoy will become more common. Railings on steps and walkways provide support.

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Backyard Home and Garden Outdoors Plants 180

Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

There are a lot fewer staff members at a majority of places right now and it may not get better anytime soon. Skip the kid's menu - If you can, try to avoid the kid's menu. If you can, split something with them or an entrée between two kids. I may be monetarily compensated should you make a purchase through them.

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Dining Food and Drink Travel Vacation 173

Motherhood Moments

JUNE 25, 2023

To drive this point home, all of these points will have an example for kids and an example for adults. Kid Example: Liam (4) knows that he gets 30 minutes of time on his tablet a day. Being engaged and motivated to enforce the rules that are important for your family is a full-time job. Reasoning with a 2-year-old?

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Parenting Making Kids and Family Communications 100

Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 30, 2014

These 14 Valentine’s Day Crafts for Kids are easy and adorable! I hope you enjoy these Valentine’s Day Kid Crafts as much as we do! You may want to do this part! Here are 13 other fun Valentine’s Day Kids Crafts: Valentine Crayon Resist by Scrumdilly-do! Handprint Heart Valentine’s Day Craft.

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Crafts Craft Kids Frugal Lives 102

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2013

Kids love getting wet during the summer months, as it is a great way to pass the time while keeping cool at the same time. Instead, take a look at these wet and wild summertime activities for kids. You may not have known just how many fun water activities your kids can enjoy without breaking the bank! Make it rain.

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Activism Kids Kids and Family Bank 91

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 28, 2014

Ruth from the wildly successful blog, Living Well Spending Less , has created the course Elite Blog Academy and it is designed to help you take your blog to new heights. But I couldn’t stop thinking about her course, so a few months ago I decided to make the investment and enroll in the first-ever Elite Blog Academy course.

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Growing Goals Full Time Video 190

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in my Kitchen: School may have started back in late August, but this week our schedule gets into full swing as my girls swim team practice was back in session…after a glorious 2 months off. As soon as the kids walk in the door after school, we are off and running.

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Budgeting Budget Freezers Kids and Family 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Luckily, enjoying fun and family friendly activities this summer doesn’t have to mean taking out a mortgage on your home to do so. Just call first.

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Activism Family Kids and Family Library 111

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 31, 2012

Name of Product: P&G’s May Have You Tried This Yet? Of course your kids will make you breakfast in bed, clean their rooms and spend time with you – right?! Discover how to make not just Mother’s Day but the month of May all about Y.O.U! April showers bring May flowers – and hydrated skin for moms!

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Giveaway May Scope Mom 111

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Stressed out, we ventured into Dave Ramsey’s online Financial Peace University home course for help. At that time, our kids were 8 & 6, and now they’re both teenagers and wrapping up ninth & seventh grades. We celebrated both occasions with a family cruise that we paid for with cash. I cried for two days–lol!

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2012

Hurry and download your FREE copy of this Smart School Time Recipes: The Breakfast, Snack, and Lunchbox Cookbook for Healthy Kids and Adults by Alisa Marie Fleming. This e-cookbook was created to encourage whole foods living for families, while offering ample alternatives to prepackaged meals and snacks. easy, and delicious.”.

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Breakfast Snacks Kids Kids and Family 65

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 28, 2014

Chances are, if you have kids, you will become one some day. Your kid is having a kid! They love talking about those adventures with me and freely admit that sometimes it is easier to get the kids to behave the way they want if the parents aren’t around. While true, that may not be the best course of action.

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Grandchildren Parenting Kids and Family Couch 160

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 25, 2013

That number includes gifts for our kids, extended family members, teachers, friends, neighbors, bus drivers, service people, our Christmas cards, stamps, and our donations towards the Salvation Army''s Adopt-a-Family program. May''s Assignments: 1. I transferred $115 to our Christmas account in April. $15

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April Club Christmas Goals 100

Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Applebee’s -The A is for Apple Program gives kids a certificate for a free kids’ meal. Bob Evans – Star Student Program offers free kids meal for good grades. Cheese’s – Kids earn up to 15 tokens for good grades. Present your report card at a Fannie May Store showing you received at least one A grade.

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Free Stuff 2016 Baskin Robbins Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Your kids have been to camp, done baseball and goofed off to their hearts content. Each year I try to help my kids teach their kids about personal finance. Teaching The Gift of Giving This year the grand kids are 5 and 8 years old and I want to demonstrate the pleasures of giving. What Is a Garden Stepping Stone?

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 3, 2013

Father’s Day is just around the corner and if you have small children you’re likely looking for things that your kids can do themselves to help honor their daddy and maybe even their granddaddies too. These projects are all fairly inexpensive and easy for your kids to do with a little supervision. Any dad is sure to love this!

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Crafts Craft Kids Father 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2012

I have found that the course of current events has made me hyperconscious of the importance of developing financial stability early in life. It’s Not Just Important for Children Currently, I’m getting a crash course in just how vital budgeting, preparing and planning for the future is to the stability of your financial future.

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Budgeting Budget Parenting Converse 201

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

These eight ideas can be fun for the whole family! However, for most people, the idea of spending the night in the frigid cold may seem a little daunting. Sure, you may have had a few movie nights (or a few dozen), but have you had a movie marathon? Kids may enjoy playing dress-up, but adults can get in on the act, too!

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Activism Movies Kids and Family Free 78

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

50 FREE Activities Your Family Can Enjoy this Summer. Or does the sound of the end of the year school bell have you shaking in your sandals, knowing that you could be shelling out some big bucks to keep the family entertained this summer? Below, you will find a comprehensive list of 50 free activities your family can enjoy!

Activism 40

Activism Family Library Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

Although some benefits are fairly standard, such as a certain number of vacation or sick days, health benefits, flexible spending plans and defined contribution plans, there may be others that are specific to your industry, level and the company. I took my family to London in first class on an L1011! Why do companies offer perks?

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Saving Money Work Money Used 187

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

As we settle in to this chilly weather, my kids tend to get antsy from being cooped up day after day. What kid is going to sit in their own space without entertainment and snacks?! I like this stackable train since it’s good for a wide range of kids and classic Jenga (which is great for ALL ages!). Stock up the fort.

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Building Couch Kids and Family Activism 79

For the Mommas

MARCH 12, 2016

Kohl’s: $10 Off + Stackable Codes + $10 Kohl’s Cash = HOT Deals For The Whole Family. You will also receive $10 Kohl’s Cash for every $50 you spend after discounts, FREE shipping on orders over $75 and some of you may even have some Kohl’s cash you can redeem! Woot Woot!!! Select styles. ONLINE EXCLUSIVE OFFER.

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Clothing and Accessories Codes Kohls Family 40

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 26, 2014

Part baby expo, part county fair, and part something entirely different, the Mamas Expo is a one day family friendly gathering that celebrates parenting culture in New York City and beyond. It’s simply the best kids expo in Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, and NYC! This is the very concept that the Mamas Expo was built on.

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Giveaway New York City Mrs Fields Parenting 75

Couponing 101

MARCH 1, 2020

And of course, we can’t forget how convenient peanut butter is for putting together quick and delicious sandwiches. While you may already have some favorite recipes that use peanuts and peanut butter, we think that these eight recipes may be worth adding to your recipe box. Need a quick snack?

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Recipes Cookies Cake Breakfast 64

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

However, I’ve decided that kids are big clutter creators. Another source of clutter with kids is gifts that well-meaning friends and relatives give. My husband and I both want our kids to be creative and to use their imaginations. Of course, the kids aren’t the only ones to be blamed.

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Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 20, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links. After our wedding in 2000, I was over-whelmed by the thoughts of managing our home and even now 15 years of marriage and two kids later, I still struggle with many aspects of making our house a home. Holidays & Special Events … brighten up old family traditions and create new.

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Kids and Family Library Health and Beauty Audio 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 1, 2012

Many brides to be have dreamed of their weddings ever since they were kids. Little girls love the ceremony, the elaborate dresses, the beautiful venue, and, of course, their prince charming. Wedding planning on a budget may seem like a difficult task to tackle without appearing tacky, but it can be done.

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Wedding Budgeting Budget Rent 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2014

For those of you who haven’t seen the movie, No Impact Man is about a small family who spends a year trying to live “no impact” They live without generating garbage, without using electricity (for a portion of the year), and without buying anything new. Plastic is terrible for the environment and our ecosystem.

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Documentary Eating Out Kids and Family Food and Drink 173

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

For young children, though, the focus may fall more squarely on receiving than giving. We all need a little indulgence every now and then, but without some gentle guidance from you, your children may start to feel more entitled than appreciative. Encourage Kids to Help You. Encourage Kids to Give to Others.

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Gratitude Holiday Politics Giving 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. Watch what others are doing, how they do it and what they may be getting from it.

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