Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

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. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

If you are planning an outing with the family – or Dad is planning to take the kids out so you can have some free time, check out the list below for ideas! Friday, May 8th – A favorite annual event, just in time for Mother’s Day. Kickoff is May 9th at Chicago Union Station. Saturday, May 9th at 11 AM.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Museum 40

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. Buying from used and discount car dealers can offer you some of the best values and may also be able to offer you a limited warranty or a hassle-free return just in case.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. 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? What are your hobbies?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

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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Games Making Garage Sale Kids and Family 100

Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

In this post, we’re sharing the best ways to make money as a kid. As someone who’s had an entrepreneurial heart since I was young, I know a thing or two about the best ways to make money as a kid. Best Ways To Make Money As A Kid Depending on the child’s age, it may be necessary for the parents to assist.

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Money Making Kids Kids and Family 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

He reached out and grabbed the life he wanted, instead of accepting a generations long family farming tradition. Even when I was a young adult with a family of my own, my Dad continued to share knowledge with me. He taught himself how to build and built his own garage. Keep learning.

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Radios Real Estate Work Kids and Family 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

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. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

This may sound like a great idea to you, but what can you do to get those multiple streams going? At least one of the kids had a great show and tell out of the process while he was in kindergarten. I’m betting that some of you folks may be writers – have you ever tried to have fiction published in a printed media?

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

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. Don’t be afraid to let the grandparents chip in.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2013

It also offers a play/imagination area just for kids under 5. There is a $35 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). 2013 Patriot-News Artsfest - This juried arts festival runs May 25-27 over the Memorial Day weekend along the Susquehanna River in downtown Harrisburg. 75 - $2.25.

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Pennsylvania Museum Home and Garden Ranges 133

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 3, 2014

My friends and family know my running joke that I married MacGyver – ok, so my husband probably can’t defuse a bomb that is set to explode on a small island with nothing but a coconut and a toothpick – but still, he is extremely handy and able to fix most anything around the house. It folds down so it can be stored in a car or garage.

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Telescopes Gifts Father Tools 98

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2015

With 3 kids, I know that family activities can really add up! Free PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Family Event. 10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band Workshop. Kids make and take a Sunny Days Birdhouse Craft. Register at the website here. :: Michael’s Kids Club. Free and Cheap Weekend Activities .

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Activism Cheap Pottery Barn Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

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. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. The pay was low to boot!

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Many stores have already started to mark costumes down, and it may take a little bit of searching, but you can find your costume for less with some patience. Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! Instead of letting kids grab candy out of your bowl (and take half the bag!),

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Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

I started when I went back to work after staying home with the kids for a decade and kept it up through 23 years in a career and now through almost 2 years in retirement. My husband and I staggered our work days so that we could be home more with the kids in the morning and afternoon. Wake Up Your Body. I got the morning shift.

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At Home Home Work At&T 198

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

I've been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes stacked in my garage to prove it. The queen sized comforter that I no longer used can be deducted, but the kids' outgrown mega block set cannot. These items may have little or no market value because they are in a worn condition, out of style, or no longer useful.

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Donation Taxes Furniture Clothes 100

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

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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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

It’s so great to watch kids open holiday presents up – they get so excited! Here is a cool assortment of items for the younger kids on your list. Get your kids and their friends together to play Cupcake Race from Endless Games. Kids of all ages won’t be able to get enough of this fun family game. .

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Gifts Holiday 2012 Games 95

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2016

Their parents (according to the Chicago Tribune article 1900 To 2010: Evolution Of The American Home Today: Fun Housing Facts : “ …lived in crowded units, with entire families often sharing one or two rooms. By the time I was a kid, they lived in what used to be a doctor’s home on their 200 acres. My worst home.

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Home Plumbing Garage Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Some of you may take umbrage at things I consider wants, and that is OK. Last summer in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp, we gave the 3 kids advertisements from the Sunday paper and asked them first to identify and cut out things that were needs; and then to do the same with things that were wants. Two car garages. 3 bathrooms.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

While we cannot necessarily share a roll of paper towels, a television or our couches, there are some major purchases that can be shared amongst neighborhood friends or family members without too much trouble. These could be shared by several different families, not just two. It’s not like snowblowers are used all that often.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Kids and Family Camping Equipment Television 212

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. 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. Or you can make them yourself.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Wi-Fi Motion Sensor alerts users of activity with a push text or notification as soon as motion is detected, whether you want to know when the kids get in from school, make sure the puppy goes outside during the day, or receive an alert when the garage door opens. GREENGUARD certified Bona cleaner is safe for homes and families.

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Gifts Giveaway Handbags and Wallets Flowers and Gifts 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance.

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Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

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.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. It might be cheap, but it’ll sit in my garage for the next few months till I started that project that’s on my mind. With our jobs, families and social lives its tempting to spend money to enjoy ourselves. To take the kids to the movies on the weekend. Where are you from?

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100