Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 20, 2013

Next, the 1,000 page catalogs will start showing up, filled with tons of plastic doodads that your friends, neighbors, and family members will give to each other only to see them thrown away by February 1. Your teenage son like to drive fast? This year, why not try something different? Buy an Experience. Go Green'

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Holiday Kids and Family Homemade Cookies Giving 184

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

AUGUST 1, 2017

As someone who avoids giving gift cards or money to celebrate my friends and family, I’m always on the lookout for creative gift ideas. To me, the perfect present is personal, thoughtful, and, most importantly, a welcome addition to the recipient’s life. Probably not.

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Jewelry Gifts Wedding Birthday 75

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

My son recently became very interested in Star Wars, so we threw him a Star Wars-themed party for his birthday this year! It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever. Goody Bags.

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 17, 2023

When I was done shooting this recipe, my son poured the extra sauce on top of fried shrimp, and he said it reminded him of coconut shrimp. A few additional ingredients give this recipe a more complex and nuanced flavor. It provides fat and richness to the sauce and gives it a classic flavor. Better ingredients. Mayonnaise.

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Recipes Refrigerators Salad Dressing Giving 52

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. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. Shawanda Greene from You Have More Than You Think presents Why’s It Got To Be All or Nothing? “The best inheritance a parent can give to their children is a few minutes of their time each day.&#.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 5, 2013

It was a rather harsh conversation I found myself having with a neighbor’s son that made me realize where I was going wrong. Analyzing the past can only get you so far; taking a stand in the present and making better choices in the future is what will turn your life around. It was like an epiphany; it hit me square between the eyes.

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Tools Gardening Garden Better Life 201

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 11, 2014

Heres How I Will Be Using Essential Oils This School Year: I will be using my Allergy Relief blend with my son going to kindergarten this year. Peace & Calming will be perfect to use on test or presentation days. Im also giving some fun bonus freebies this month in honor of back to school season.

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Freebies Parenting Kids and Family Son 79

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 4, 2023

My son & I currently share a plan and I know that there has to be a comparable plan that would be less expensive than AT&T. Did you give gifts to them when they were little and then stop at a certain point? Or did you not give gifts from the beginning? And of course, I bought presents!

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Cleaning Grandchildren Nephew Christmas 195

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 29, 2013

My son loves to take Lunchables for his school lunch – and his favorite is the pizza. Even though I do give in every once in a while, I do not like buying these preservative laden meals often. Presented in a new way you might be surprised what your child will eat given the chance. Pizza Lunchable Makeover.

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Lunchables Pizza Freezers Lunch 95

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Operation Christmas Child seeks to help those children by giving them a shoebox filled with items our own children may take for granted: school supplies, stickers, soap, toothpaste, socks and small toys. After my first son was born I was so excited about the day I could pack a box with him.

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Christmas Boys Building Kids and Family 72

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Let America’s favorite pastime give your kids a mental workout this summer. Finish the project with a "destination evening" — cook a regional dish and present the details of the trip to friends and family. This last one is definitely a hit with my son – he LOVES chess. Read up on the history and cuisine.

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Kids and Family 2012 Library Games 65

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

DECEMBER 7, 2016

who oozes luxury, give her the Lark for a chic and cozy slipper. Creed Cologne – This will keep your boyfriend, brother, father, son, smelling good for all those holiday parties you’ll be going to this season. JINsoon Nail Polish Set – This bold metallic polish is a fun gift to give, especially around the holidays.

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Holiday 2016 Jewelry and Watches Jewelry 62

Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Print out a little cheat sheet you can give people when they ask. Provide good communication, look presentable, be polite and friendly, handle the food with care, deliver on time, and you might even rack up some tips! For example, I’ve been telling my son for years that he should start a handyman business. Deliver food.

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Money Making Christmas Friends And Family Sale 52