Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. Have a Potluck Party.

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

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. So we needed to find a balance between taking care of the kids and the house. Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. Buying generic will not only save you money, but you may even find new (and more affordable) products that you love! Check your hobbies. Hobbies are fun, but they can be very expensive. Reconsider organized sports for your kids.

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Saving Money Money Saving Bills 52

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? We strive to be a pretty active family. We do not live with access stuff, but spend our time and money creating memories with our family. Give to others.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

So, you just keep it, crammed into the closet, back in the darkest corner of the deepest shelf – where it won’t be found until your kids hold the estate sale after you die! As it turns out, giving just may be a hard wired survival technique for humans. Her kids tell her what they want and I ask her. Not necessarily.

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

Couponing 101

MARCH 11, 2019

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. Believe it or not, some people just enjoy easy couponing and take it up as a leisurely hobby that happens to save them money!

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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. 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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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

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

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? That’s one of my hobbies.) We went out to eat with our families, and I went around saying “WE PAID OFF OUR HOUSE!” I may work on buying another rental property (with cash.) Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living?

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 5, 2015

Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? 2 years ago we were noticing our family was accumulating a lot of bad behaviors with our health, financial and quality time as a family. We take time to sit down together go over our zero based budget and discuss any expenses we may have. Where are you from?

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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!). 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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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Saving Everyday

MAY 11, 2012

Family Christian – 30% off regular priced purchase Exp 5/13. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/12. Walgreens – Various Coupons in the May Coupon Book (found in-store). Boston Market Coupon : Free kids meal wyb a meal and a drink through 5/22. The Body Shop – $10 off $20 Exp 5/13.

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Restaurant Boston Market 2012 Bath and Body Works 45

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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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter.

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. Save on everything that you need for your kids this Fall when you shop at The Children’s Place! Stock up on supplies for outdoor hobbies like fishing, boating, camping and more during this amazing sale! FragranceX Promo: Save 10%.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. Save on everything that you need for your kids this Fall when you shop at The Children’s Place! Stock up on supplies for outdoor hobbies like fishing, boating, camping and more during this amazing sale! FragranceX Promo: Save 10%.

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Auto Parts and Accessories Storing Clothing and Accessories Saving 100

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Imagine keeping the family afloat during periods of strife, such as WWII. Bad spending habits when grocery shopping often opens up the door to lots of impulse purchase buying—things that you may end up not needing or using until they go bad. Here are a few family meal plan templates you can check out. Could you manage it?

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

Many families can’t afford to have their kids in all of the sports and activities that they want to be involved in, while still dressing and feeding their growing teens and usually a house full of their friends as well. If they are in dozens of activities that are important to them as well, there may not even be time for a job.

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College Kids and Family Activism Unemployment 228

Saving With Shellie

MAY 25, 2012

I already hit up Old Navy and scored some $2 tank tops and $4 Kids tees. Family Dollar Coupon - $5 Off $25 Purchase* (exp: 5/28/2012). Hobby Lobby Coupon – 40% Off 1 Regularly Priced Item (exp: 5/26/2012). Shoe Carnival Coupon – Get $10 off every $50 you spend May 25 – May 28 at Shoe Carnival.

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Memorial Day 2012 Old Navy Kids and Family 67

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

Saving Everyday

MAY 4, 2012

Family Christian – 30% off regular priced purchase Exp 5/6. Hobby Lobby – 40% off regular priced item Exp 5/5. Walgreens – Various Coupons in the May Coupon Book (found in-store). Burger King : Get 2-Piece chicken strips for $1 May 5th and 6th ONLY! Express – $25 off $75 Exp 5/6. off $10 Exp 5/13.

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Restaurant 2012 Bath and Body Works Boston Market 63

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Tell us about you and your family. What are your hobbies? 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. In other words the reality of paying off debt isn’t as bad as you may first think. Where are you from?

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