Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 19, 2011

This would be the perfect inexpensive gift for a friend or treat for yourself and it won’t cost a dime! There are lots of ways to redeem those points but one awesome idea is to cash them in for a free magazine subscription. Look at all the great magazine subscriptions available for only 115 Recyclebank points : Better Homes and Gardens.

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Parenting Magazines Good Housekeeping Recycle 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 17, 2012

For example, you can choose inexpensive cuts of meat, such as a ground beef instead of a filet. You can also try out some inexpensive fish like tilapia every once in a while. They are inexpensive and healthy, and when you buy them in bulk you can save even more money. You can even use the bones to make homemade chicken stock.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 30, 2014

The new Wipebox MINI is a super-convenient and inexpensive travel-size tissue container — equal parts stylish and durable. For the eco-minded parent, The Wipebox is helping to make a “greener” environment by eliminating the need for disposable packages and containers and is made from recycled Polypropylene. .

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Giveaway Ice Cream Equal Recycle 110

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? Maybe four years? How did you get interested in saving money?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 177

Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 15, 2015

If you’re looking for some inexpensive stocking stuffers, don’t miss the $1.88 You might want to check your most recent issue of Parents of Family Fun magazine. and up clearance sale at Crazy 8. This sale is online only today (12/15). I spotted girls hair accessories for $1.88, kids t-shirts as low as $2.88 and tons more!

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Clearance Inexpensive Kids and Family Clearance Sales 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

If you are like most parents, you want to raise your children well – to develop their mental and physical aspects completely. Later we went ahead and bought it from the shop – but that wasn’t a very inexpensive solution! Most people know that music education helps grow children’s brains. Go To a Retail Music Shop.

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Music Musical Instruments Budget Budgeting 185

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

The new Wipebox by UberMom is a super-convenient and inexpensive travel-size wipe container — equal parts stylish and durable. For the eco-minded parent, The Wipebox is helping to make a “greener” environment by eliminating the need for disposable packages and containers.

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Giveaway Equal Inexpensive Sister 105

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 11, 2013

Therapeutic Parenting for Children Who Are Healing from Trauma by Tova Krause Grindlay, CPC of Parent and Family Coaching ($4.99). The Thinking Parent''s Guide to Vaccines by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($2.99). Finding Balance with Attachment Parenting by Andrea Olson, MA of AndreaOlson.com ($17). Value: $7.95 ).

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Mother's Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Parenting 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2012

While this might be a bit extreme, this example serves to illustrate how we can easily overspend on drinks in the long run, even though they are relatively inexpensive upfront. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents. Well, $6 a day means that you’re spending $30 a week and whopping $1500 a year just on coffee.

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Money Drinks Food and Wine Beers 246

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Kat is one of 6 children born to parents with an eighth grade education. From breakfast, to appetizers to main and side dishes, desserts and drinks you’ll have every occasion covered with this cook book especially for Christmas, collected in a fun, inexpensive format. Download: The Empty Lot Next Door by Arthur Mills.

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Christmas Recipes North Carolina Montana 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Fun And Inexpensive Holiday Activities For The Whole Family It’s Not Too Late to Save for the Holidays Free and Low Cost Programs for Your Children This Summer Easy Ways for Parents to Exercise with Kids Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season. What are your favorite low-cost ways to enjoy the season? Go Frugal'

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Christmas Kids Lowes Kids and Family 174

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 28, 2011

Parenting Early Years – $4.97. Don’t miss other great Amazon deals I’ve posted recently like the $2 MP3 credit and inexpensive diapers. Here are the deals you can get: Popular Science – $7. Marie Claire – $5. Popular Mechanics – $7. Country Living – $7. House Beautiful – $10.

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Magazines ReNew Inexpensive Lowes 55

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

I find that you can enjoy most any activity inexpensively, if you are flexible on the when, where, and how. These are often printed in the newspaper on Thursday so that parents can plan their weekend events accordingly. Fun things to do in the Summer don’t have to be expensive. Original Photo Credit: Jim Larrison via cc.

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Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2013

My parents used to play this with us. Road Tripping Alone – How To Do It Well Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy Old Time Free Summer Activities for Kids Fun And Inexpensive Holiday Activities For The Whole Family Frugal Family Fun #2. What are your favorite road trip games?

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Travel Kids Son Kids and Family 239

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 15, 2013

Seeing what happened to my parents and aunt was my ‘hit over the head’ I’m betting that my genetic makeup has a lot to do with how long my teeth last, but I finally saw the light on taking my dentist’s advice! Are yours? I am NOT an electric toothbrush saleswoman. What do you use for your tooth care routine?

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Used Aunt Missouri Office 213

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 26, 2013

Many parents feel anxious about planning the perfect party and meeting their kid’s expectations for the special day. Many parents do not have the time or budget to print special invitations for a child’s birthday party. Many party favors are inexpensive trinkets that the recipients will throw away after getting home.

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Birthday Jewelry and Watches Parenting Kids 75

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Basic modeling techniques are clearly explained and put into practice in the projects, and all the models can be made from inexpensive and easily found raw materials. Earned the Parenting Magazine Best Books of the Year. One night, all of a sudden, the world split in two. © 2010 Nicoles Nickels LLC All Rights Reserved.

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Friday Deals Fridays Inexpensive Parenting 45

For the Mommas

JULY 14, 2014

This book can walk you through some really awesome crafting projects that your kids will love and are really inexpensive. For the parent who is looking to discover how his or her child can enjoy success in sports, The Joy of Youth Sports is your essential guide. Download this book TODAY. by Beth Jonas.

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Sports Kids and Family Inexpensive Free Stuff 51

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Plan your summer fun! “Mom, when are we going camping?”…”How ”…”How many more days until we go to the beach?”…”When

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 28, 2011

There are a TON of eligible titles including Allure, Architectural Digest, Bon Appetit, Bridal Guide, Elle, Field & Stream, GQ, Parents, Popular Mechanics, Rolling Stone, Shape, and SO many more! Many of these magazines are more specialized titles that might be harder to get inexpensively so this is a great deal!

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Credit Inexpensive Fantastic Re-use 45

Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 8, 2011

In collaboration with Parenting Magazine. These apps are inexpensive and really do provide hours of fun! In this fun sequel to Toca Tea Party, you choose which theme you want, set the table, serve the cake and give the birthday boy or girl a present! Have your kids ever played store at home?

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Birthday Giveaway Storing Kids and Family 63

Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2013

If you are looking for some inexpensive Kindle books, there’s a great deal on two Karen Kingsbury titles. Their tender relationship, founded on a mutual faith in God and nurtured by their trust and love for each other, proves to be a shining inspiration to everyone they know, especially Emily’s reunited birth parents.

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Politics Hallmark PCs Inexpensive 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories and banks in action. Ways for Busy Parents to Teach Young Children About Money Fun Things To Do In New Zealand How to Entertain the Kids at Home on a Budget Improving the Financial $ense of Your Child Experience Based Graduation Gifts.

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Kids and Family Money Kansas City Kids 222

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 20, 2014

I would be mortified if I were that parent. You should be able to grab a package very inexpensively. With a two year old a three year old, pool time isn’t easy but Huggies Little Swimmers Swimpants give me peace of mind – at least in the diaper department! I love them because of their easy open sides.

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Huggies Giveaway Brother Inexpensive 66

For the Mommas

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

After reading this book you will know how to maximize your space visually and apply these professional techniques inexpensively. Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs out there, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. Download: Interior Design: A True Beginners Guide to Decorating On a Budget by Karen Micthell.

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Crochet Baby Inexpensive Free Stuff 40

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 12, 2015

You probably use herbs everyday in the kitchen, but because they do tend to be inexpensive, you don’t even bother looking into what it would take to grow your own. Raising Quirk brings together advice, activities, entertainment, and, most important, other parents who still feel kinda like kids themselves.

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Cake Halloween Grow Your Own Kids 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. On Halloween we did a trick for our treat inside of a neighbors house, without our parents around and got homemade goodies to eat as a treat. Neighbors knew each other.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 14, 2014

In our family we usually go to my parents house and have a HUGE meal after church. Obviously going to someone else’s house for Easter dinner is a pretty inexpensive option, if you are the lucky one hosting, dinner can end up being pricey. We usually do honey glazed ham, asparagus, potatoes, salad, bread and tons of dessert.

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Easter Budget Budgeting T-Mobile 51

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 1, 2012

This might be hard for some parents to do, but it will really help with gas costs. They are relatively inexpensive (when compared to most cars), and they get great gas mileage. If you join a group, you might have to do some more driving when it is your turn, but the amount of driving will be reduced overall.

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Gas Mileage Car Cars Gas 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad. FMF presents Five Retro Rules to Save Money posted at Free Money Finance , saying, “These tips from the past can save us all some big bucks.&#.

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Frugal Movies Finance Bills 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2015

Still another subconscious trick used is to intentionally make one or two things very high priced in hopes that the merchandise truly being marketed will seem inexpensive in comparision. We eat out much more than our parents and grandparents did. The price set may also influence you in ways you aren’t totally recognizing.

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Money Toys Soda May 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2015

Once Upon a Company A True Story by Wendy Anderson Halperin tells the story of kids, parents and other relatives making and selling Christmas wreaths (and assorted other things in different seasons) to earn money for the kids college fund. Pretty inexpensive! I’ve been inspired! Especially considering what Topsy’s charges!

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Kids Kids and Family Cookies Thrifty 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Summer fun needs to be planned and a lot of it comes at a cost, so NOW is the time to start mapping out your summer. Plan your Summer Fun!

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

As an expecting parent, it’s tempting to buy that beautifully detailed changing table or the crib you saw last week in the window of an upscale boutique. Stencils are another great choice, because they’re inexpensive and easy to paint over, without repainting the entire wall. All rights reserved.

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Budget Budgeting Painting Hardware 94

Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2023

Parents have enough to remember, so we’ve put together the Ultimate Disney Packing List for Babies , including a free printable checklist! I love this setup when traveling because I know everything being washed is free from other dirty plates and dishes; plus, it’s so inexpensive. Containers for small snacks and formula.

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Disney Disney World Baby Strollers 52

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). Also find inexpensive entertainment in your area – there are lots of free events in your local communities to take advantage of. My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota. I am used to moving a lot!

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Credit Cards Debt Debt Free Student 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

My parents took us on a car trip each summer and Route 66 played a major role in most of those. We love experiencing what it was like in bygone days and one comfortable and inexpensive way to do that is with a train excursion. It’s about those trying to capture a moment of time gone by. Get your kicks on Route 66.”. Train Travel.

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