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7 Side Hustle Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents

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Sure, you may be saving on daycare costs, but sometimes it would be nice to bring in a little extra cash. You could teach non-native English speakers, high school students studying for the SAT, college students, and more. There’s no doubt about it: stay-at-home parents work hard. Etsy Vendor. Feeling crafty? eBay Vendor.

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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Studies show that scores on tests like the SAT are better from students exposed to music lessons. Your School’s Music Department May Already Have Instruments. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. Performing helps kids learn to conquer fear.

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How To Organize A Project

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After you do the table of contents and organize the list, you may have a clear idea of where the project needs to go and what you need to do on it, but you still may be stuck as to where to start. Once you get started, you may find that the momentum will keep you going. Start With The Easy Stuff. Book Time To Finish It.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to shop garage sales. After you have identified what is needed by doing an inventory of what the kids already have that can be used or re-used and by getting together with friends, relatives and neighbors, you may be ready to hit some of the retail stores to buy the clothes, electronics, shoes and things. Go Collegiate.

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3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family

Saving Cents With Sense

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students. She used to be a student at a beauty college. Yep, he was a student once, too. No matter what.

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. I will probably use an old garage sale board game as the base, and just glue the printed game mat to it.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Family and friends may think you are crazy for paying off your debt. She blogs about books at [link]. What kind of debt was it?

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