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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. I’ve seen friends of mine spend hundreds of dollars per season on their infants.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

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Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. Are you getting ready to move into an apartment? Look for pieces that have a solid construction overall.

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20 Board Games to Play at Family Game Night

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Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It never gets old.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.

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The One Most Important Thing You Need to Get Rich

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What do you think it takes to get rich? Some would say luck – as in winning a lottery. Others might point out the importance of a good education. Many would mention the need for a high and steady income. Still others might hint that an inheritance would do the trick. Now, it is possible to be persistent and never get rich.

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20 Board Games for Family Game Night

Couponing 101

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most. If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It never gets old.

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