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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people know that music education helps grow children’s brains. According to the site Children’s Music Workshop , there are many benefits to music education including the below: Early training develops language and reasoning areas of the brain. Make Musical Instruments From Household Items.

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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. They may also enroll in other baby classes like music and swim lessons.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to shop garage sales. If your child is wanting to take music lessons, think about renting the instrument instead of buying. One of my relatives did this for the four years their son was in school. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives. Don’t be afraid to let the grandparents chip in. Federal Plus loans.

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The One Most Important Thing You Need to Get Rich

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buying personal finance books at garage sales and reading them one after another to make sure you have a basis of knowledge on money management. Most parents persist in insisting that their children learn to use the potty, tie their shoes and maybe play a musical instrument.

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