Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2014

Save those annual reports and dusty old stock certificates , they may be worth money! Because of the acquirers in our family, I have a collection of odd, old stuff that may or may not hold monetary value but sometimes has emotional value to family members. I come from a family with a few members that are avid collectors.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2011

For some, yes it may work out, but the odds are stacked against you. After taking lessons for a while, it occurred to me that playing the piano is just a hobby of mine, and I can’t let it interfere with my primary goal of building a business. That’s when I realized that goals and hobbies are two different things. Life is short.

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Real Estate Goals Motivation Hobby 194

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2013

Your list of priorities needs to include every part of your current life; things you don’t like will have a low priority and may give you some insight as to why you are feeling dissatisfied with your life. What Takes Your Time? How does your actual life compare, time wise, to the things that are important to you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Websites like Groupon, Living Social and Teambuy can give you some great ideas of fun things to do, which is a great way of exploring a new place. I like this option because they are also budget friendly and show you fun things to do around the new city that you may not have been aware of before. Look at the Local Paper.

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2013

This will also give you time to get to know yourself a bit more, do some soul searching, and get some work experience. I am not sure I believe that you should try to make a living out of a hobby, but knowing what you are interested and what will keep you engaged will help you make a career choice. Look at Your Interests.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Some of them have encountered difficulties similar to ours and may have worked through those. Reading how someone else solved their problem can help you think through how to solve yours, or give you the courage to try. Reading a biography can give you in depth information on how that person thought, felt and acted.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The initial promotional offer may have changed, but it’s worth looking into. Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. You earn money after each donation.

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Christmas Finds Friends And Family Sale Donation 130

Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2020

Games or sports may be some of a father’s favorite pastimes! Plus, if everyone takes some time to listen, they may discover Dad’s musical taste is better than they realized. Share in His Favorite Hobbies. You might even bring him coffee and breakfast in bed to encourage him to linger a little longer.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 17, 2013

It’a also perfect for gift giving. Slowly add in your oil and break up any clumps that may form. You can find them at Michaels, Hobby Lobby and even World Market! You can find them at Michaels, Hobby Lobby and even World Market! It’s great to use in the shower, bath or have a bowlful next to the kitchen sink.

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Hobby Frugal Lives Frugal Living Michael's 85

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. If you are married, the best advice we can give is to dream with your spouse. Who could you give money to? FPU gives you a needed shot of hope every week. Tell us about you and your family.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2014

When you know that you are stretched almost to your limit, learn to say ‘no’, give your reasons and be confident that you are doing the best thing for your own health. Saying no may just save you from burnout; it may also allow you the time to do the things that are your priorities. Look after Yourself. Don’t Shut Yourself Away.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 12, 2019

Crafting can be a pricey hobby. If you’re passionate about coupons, Michael’s can give you your fix. Then, any remaining items may end up in a $2-$4 seasonal grab bag! The Michael’s app gives you easy access to the weekly ad to look for deals. Watch for Coupons, Sales, and Clearances.

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Craft Crafts Michael's Shopping 56

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Things may have changed since you participated in the activity as a kid and you don’t want to be wasting money on the wrong gear. They had a rule that, if they started a new hobby, activity or sport, their kids had to see it through and stay with it for the full season or course or school year, depending on what it was.

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 21, 2012

Keep in mind, that many stores like Michaels , Hobby Lobby and others may have these for the same price, take into account the gas money that you would be spending to get there versus FREE Shipping. Right now at Amazon , there is a sale on Kids Crafts for $10 or less including Melissa & Doug, Crayola and many more!

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Couponing 101

MARCH 11, 2019

This post should give you some perspective on how easy couponing and saving money can really be! While it may seem that couponers spend an extraordinary amount of time planning, clipping coupons, and shopping, it isn’t really necessary if you just want to save a little money on your grocery bill. Couponing is not hard.

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T-Mobile Paperless Clipping Coupons Watches 89

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. However, with my husband being an architect and an overall really handy guy, we decided that fixing up the house and selling it could give us enough profit to at least pay off a big chunk of our debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 7, 2012

That’s why it’s so important to find a profitable hobby. Monday, May 28. The federal government, which I love so dearly, gives us 10 pre-selected holidays each year. It’s no secret that the majority of people dislike employment. Making money is certainly fun, but being told what to do – not so much. Use them to your advantage.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2015

Perhaps you vowed to give up smoking or go to the gym every day, or lose 50 pounds. Self-improvement, or at least the desire for it, is a shared American hobby. Sure, you could try to make SMART goals , and you may be more likely to succeed. How are you doing with your goals? If so, you’re in good company. Let’s face it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

As a hobby. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Perhaps something that gave you a marketable skill instead of a hobby skill? We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Documentaries can be very eye opening and, depending on the film, give you something to mull over. . This may be a bit easier for me than it is for some music lovers, because I am not a music person, but instead of listening to a Taylor Swift album, try listening to a TED Talk or podcast during your morning commute. Get Healthy'

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. That’s one of my hobbies.) Travel, buy fun stuff, give gifts, help others, work if I feel like it and not if I don’t, etc. I may work on buying another rental property (with cash.)

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. It may seem like you’ll never be debt free, but if you’ll be intentional and consistent, that day will come a lot faster than you thought it would. Doug writes at Doug Smith Live. Where are you from?

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Finance 241

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 1, 2012

Many of you know that this blog, which I began over three years ago as a hobby, has turned into a family business that we are all proud of (even my 6 year old enjoys helping to find coupons, clip, and even organize them!). Yep, you know me, I love giving stuff away, and I have some things I’m pretty sure you will LOVE. New Features.

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Saving Giveaway Hobby Simple 78

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

There is also information regarding your previous work history, education, skills, hobbies, etc. It may sound intimidating, but it really isn’t that bad. And then I would list and give directions to these attractions.) More Disney articles you may like: New Series | What Working At Disney Taught Me. Oh, and GOOD LUCK! =D.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 24, 2013

per ticket it just may not be in your budget. If you go to Hobby Lobby or Michael’s, you can even print out a 40% off coupon before you go. Break up into teams and give each team a flashlight or two. Give everyone a jar and set the timer! A movie might be nice, but at the cost of nearly $12.00 No more $12.00

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 4, 2014

What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We would also like to save $30k by May of 2015, which is a stretch but we like the challenge of it. They blog at 2 Copper Coins. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? Be a part of this change.

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Debt Free Debt Goals Student 243

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? This was hubby’s hobby, but I thought maybe we could sell the birds (quail is good eating!). 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

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

What are your hobbies? . Having a plan with our money gives us better choices in the future. They call it personal finance for a reason, what worked best for us may not work for you, but you have to start somewhere. He writes at Debt Discipline about about how his family of 5 deals with money, budgets and debt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Have you seen those model doll houses at Hobby Lobby – the ones that are 3 – 4 feet tall and 2 -3 feet wide that have to be assembled? If you haven’t discovered saleing and it’s benefits, why not give it a try some weekend morning on a fine spring day. A similar set, if I bought it new would have been well over $300.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have an answer to all those questions, then you may be ready to start a small business. With the popularity of podcasts from newspapers and other media providers, private individuals have been able to jump on the trend—turning a hobby into a fully-fledged business. Who is your ideal client? What is your ideal work environment?

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Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 17, 2013

They are a lot easier than you may think. A few things to know: You can find all of these items at your local craft store such as Hobby Lobby or Michael’s. Give these Wicked Wreaths a try and see how fun it can be to make some Halloween themed wreaths too! The best part? Take a look below at how to get started on your very own!

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. It may not be easy, but a lifetime of financial peace is worth it. The biggest piece of advice I can give is to tell people to listen to Dave Ramsey. Jones: Her Debt Free Story. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

What are your hobbies? Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We take time to sit down together go over our zero based budget and discuss any expenses we may have. It will give you the tools and confidence you need to slowly start killing the debt!

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 5, 2015

This is my declaration of imperfectness, my truthful confession that some may call selfish: I love my girls, but I am more than a Mother. Continue your favorite hobby or get a new one. Give them an amazing example and that’s the best YOU that you can be. Dear children; • I may be older, but I am still cool.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. Stock up on supplies for outdoor hobbies like fishing, boating, camping and more during this amazing sale! What could be better than giving the gift of chocolate from gourmet chocolate retailer, Ghirardelli? FragranceX Promo: Save 10%.

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Auto Parts and Accessories Storing Clothing and Accessories Saving 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. Stock up on supplies for outdoor hobbies like fishing, boating, camping and more during this amazing sale! What could be better than giving the gift of chocolate from gourmet chocolate retailer, Ghirardelli? FragranceX Promo: Save 10%.

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Auto Parts and Accessories Storing Clothing and Accessories Saving 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I figure I may not be “earning” money, but I can earn by saving. I live in the Great Lakes region, in the same state where I was born. an illustration I did for one of my son’s books.

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