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How to Save on Sports Equipment for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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

Family Balance Sheet

Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? Amanda currently homeschools their three kids. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Where are you from?

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m reading it to my Grand-kids this year in Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and needed an activity to go with it. It will help your family foster their creative side. You will build something unique to your family, customized to the things you care about, individualized with family member names, pictures, interests and etc.

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Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This may sound like a great idea to you, but what can you do to get those multiple streams going? This was hubby’s hobby, but I thought maybe we could sell the birds (quail is good eating!). At least one of the kids had a great show and tell out of the process while he was in kindergarten. I’d love to hear about it!

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. As a hobby. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Why learn to sew?

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

If you have an answer to all those questions, then you may be ready to start a small business. If you love every little detail of coordinating your kid’s birthday or your dad’s retirement party, start offering your Type-A services to partiers in your community or within your personal network. Who is your ideal client?

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids? Many of us want to leave something behind for our family, but there are a few things you need to consider before taking on a monthly premium! Young Family Finance : Appropriate Tip – Find out what an appropriate tip is when you are eating out.