Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

Making sure your child has everything he or she needs to excel at game time can drain your budget. These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

A typical garage is a hodge-podge of tools, cleaning products, toxic chemicals, tools and garden equipment, auto supplies, and who knows what else. If it’s difficult for you to find what you need, imagine a thief being confronted with the same mess? Here are some ideas for where to hide valuables in your garage: An old paint can.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Performing helps kids learn to conquer fear. Make Musical Instruments From Household Items. Make Musical Instruments From Household Items. Spoonful.com can show you how to make all of the below for (or better yet, with) your pre-schooler: Drums from large oatmeal cylinders and no-rip mailer envelopes. Go Frugal'

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Neighborhood sales are my favorite, and they are prolific in spring and fall. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. That is what this is.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Today’s grandparents are notorious for spoiling their beloved grand-kids. Today’s grand-kids are notorious for being glued to a screen. Spend less, and pry the kids away from those screens by doing some of these activities to build face time with yours. Set up the tents, grab the sleeping bags and bug spray.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Here is how I’d recommend tackling them: Make Yourself A Table Of Contents. Make yourself a Table of Contents, or an outline, of whatever it is that you need to do. Make A Bulleted List. Make a list of all the things that relate to the project. After making the list, organize it into sub topics. Organize The List.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 28, 2016

A lot of parents are going to be happy to find this deal, as are lot of kids! These are $20 more than the regular price, however we have seen some being sold at garage sales for over a $100. Hatchimals IN-STOCK at Toys R Us – Order NOW For $79.99 Toys R Us has select Hatchimals in-stock priced at $79.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

I bought a roll in 2011 and have been using it for everything from Christmas wrap to kid crafts to posters to mailing packages every since. For small packages, find interesting magazine pages to use in wrapping. Dig out that box of material you thought you might use and pick out some pieces to use for wrapping, or to make bows.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

All my life, others have tried to make me feel guilty about stuff – guilty about not having enough stuff, guilty about not having the right stuff, guilty about having too much stuff, guilty about spending too much money on stuff or not spending enough on stuff, and guilty about throwing stuff away. You want stuff. Leaving the nest.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

One of the resources I used with the kids last year in Money Camp to show them how advertisers sell, was a You Tube video called Buy Me That Too: A Kid’s Survival Guide to TV Advertising (Part 1/2). In it, they took apart some kid toy commercials and showed exactly how the various cool effects were created. Presentation.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. Now that I’m decluttering the second time, again, in preparation for a move, I’m taking steps to make sure that in our new location, stuff doesn’t get the better of me. Boy, did I declutter.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Amanda currently homeschools their three kids. Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Make a list of all “big ticket items&# you will need to purchase–include couches, tables, and floor lamps. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. You may be able to find pillows for a fraction of the original price.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

When I was a kid, I shook my head at my Aunt. At the time, she thought she would be making big bucks off of her collections. If you collect to make a profit, you are most likely going to be disappointed. Like anything else, you make your money when you buy, not when you sell. Buy pieces only in great condition.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

These make nice gifts too. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. I love to shop garage sales. In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? You will find the most amazing collections of nearly new home decorating materials at them – beautiful lined panel drapes; lovely dining room furniture and display cases; wall art, wing back chairs, clocks and more – all for a pittance. Trends come and go.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. So find out where your local beauty school, massage school and mechanics school is and become a regular. You can even negotiate your cable bill. No matter what.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

The Women in World History website reported the following as Evidence Taken by Children’s Employment Commission February 1841: “Miss — has been for several years in the dress-making business…The common hours of business are from 8 a.m. I could work and make many times more than I could ever save by sewing.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. I find that even though my son’s birthday is so close to the holidays, it actually works out quite well, financially. And this year, our budget was lower than ever.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

years with no car (and two small kids!). My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

You can always grab Catan Junior for the younger kids. It’s great for both kids and adults. These are great for helping kids learn geography. You can go HERE to find an online retailer or store near you that carries these games. It’s easy for kids but challenging for adults. Pictionary (3+ players).

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Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

You can always grab Catan Junior for the younger kids. It’s great for both kids and adults. These are great for helping kids learn geography. You can go HERE to find an online retailer or store near you that carries these games. It’s easy for kids but challenging for adults.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. In fact, the Duggars of TLC’s Nineteen Kids and Counting use paper plates for every single meal. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Disposable Kitchen Items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. The only investing strategy that makes sense to me is buy and hold. Take a moment to watch them.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

I rarely head to single sales unless by chance I''m passing one that I have time for. People want to stop at larger sales to make it worth their time. Post signs through out your neighborhood and along the nearest busy road (see above) to attract traffic to your sale. I found the plexi-glass sign holders at a yard sale!

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

When I went back to work after staying home with kids for 10 years, the drive was to a central downtown location, but after a few years, I took a higher paying job at Trans World Airlines that required an hours drive each way. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance.

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