Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2014

Most kids can’t wait until the end of the school year. However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. Luckily, there are plenty of companies stepping up to offer free programs for kids. Other kids receive a free book of their choice at the end of the program.

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Pottery Barn Lowes Bank Banking 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2013

I mean, you’re not the same person you were when you moved out; so much has changed, even your relationship with other family members could be altered. There are lots of different reasons why you might make the decision to return to the family home but the most common one is financial.

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Home Communications Kids and Family Family 179

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2013

Thayer Cheatham Willis in Navigating the Dark Side of Wealth – A Life Guide for Inheritors, noted that her parents kept knowledge from her about the family’s wealth, so she didn’t have to worry about saying stuff that would cause her problems with other kids. Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

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Used Parenting Credit Cards Debt 228

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! Her kids tell her what they want and I ask her. I usually don’t get that exact toy – but I use it as a guide to others the kids might like.

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Kids could roam the neighborhood by themselves safely. On Christmas eve, gangs of kids caroled from house to house. Kids addressed adult neighbors as Mr or Mrs so and so, not by first name. Kids did chores and not all of them were ‘safe’ My brother mowed the lawn with a homemade electric lawnmower.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 21, 2014

Most folks would say: good health, loving family and friends. Individual mobile phones that can also take pictures, look up information, tell time, perform calculations and much more are undreamt of tools that can help us save lives, save money and stay in touch. Most people know deep down that riches are not measured by dollars alone.

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United States Money Plumbing Mobile Phone 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 25, 2012

Discuss them with your family. Involve the whole family and make sure children are aware of what they need to do and where they need to go. It is a good idea to have occasional practice drills to make sure the kids understand. Prepare an emergency kit and keep it where it is easily accessible to all family members.

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San Antonio March Kids and Family 2012 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

Here is a little history: Ever since I was a little kid I have had a keen interest in medicine. I had already been working at the family business for 4 years and had developed some skills with office management, accounting, sales, and customer relations but this wasn’t my dream. This threw me off my game. This was awesome news!

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Full Time Work College Kids and Family 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 18, 2017

Doing something every day that you dread, something that makes you fume, something that makes your stomach churn and your sleep restless is extremely bad – for your health, for your family, for your friends and for your life. He had a job that paid barely enough (in his opinion) to keep the family going. What are the symptoms?

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Work At&T Goals Kids and Family 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

At least one of the kids had a great show and tell out of the process while he was in kindergarten. He did win several things, the largest being a bike (medium priced, nothing fancy) which we gave to our youngest kid. Hubby built an 8 x 10 fenced enclosure in the way back of the back yard. You need to be an extreme bargainer.

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Beating Broke tells us how we can improve our credit score by adding positive information. In my life, my parents have always seemed to do quite well financially and we never suffered as kids. I loved that series as a kid. Passive Family Income asks us how much we need to retire ? You should try it. Good question.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Jester presents The Importance of Vacations For Kids posted at The Ultimate Juggle , saying, “This article explains the reasons that we prefer to take destination oriented vacations for the kid’s sake. Without giving too much information, I foresee an engagement in the coming months.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 26, 2012

Get the whole family involved to increase the positive impact you make on the environment. Involve the Kids There may be more than just you in the house. As a family, plant a garden or a tree and watch it grow. Visit a neighborhood or community garden plot to learn about how other families grow their own vegetables and flowers.

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Green Flowers and Plants Food and Drink Environmental Movement 211

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Broke Professionals : How to Prepare to Give an Effective Presentation – Presenting ideas, products and information is an integral part of being in business. Personal Finance Journey : Should You Leave a Life Insurance Policy to Your Kids? The MoneyTrail Blog: How Much Control Should Kids have Over their own Money?

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

When the door on my super quiet dishwasher broke, the salesman informed me that its replacement only has a lifetime of around 7 years! Having grown up in a do it yourself family, I thought I was well prepared for home maintenance tasks, but I didn’t know: Foundations can be damaged by dry weather and require watering.

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Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 15, 2014

We are all moulded by family and society as we grow and learn to live in our world. Men used to be taught that they must be the provider of the family, that they must use their physical strength to protect their women from danger and harm. In the world of technology and information, the playing field is becoming more leveled.

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Equal Women Mens Work 162