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Traveling With Kids: Do You Really Need The Gadgets?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the highlights of my year is the annual road trip I take with my son for spring break. One thing I’m adamant about, however, is that my son not spend the whole trip buried in a Nintendo DS , or using some other electronic gadget. It kept my son busy for hours, and he had a lot of fun taking the pictures.

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Keeping Your Kids Safe Online

Saving Cents With Sense

He has his own email address to email family and friends, and he loves to research about topics he is learning in school. Kids face so many more issues with technology than we did when we were their age! These cards help parents know how to start talking to their kids about the issue at hand. Here’s what I found.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #316- Family Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hello and welcome to the 316th Carnival of Personal Finance- Family Edition. This week I am reminding you all about those special people in your life- your family. It was during this rather taxing weekend that I was reminded of how great a loving family can be. Families are our rock, our support system, and our fans.

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Free and Low Cost Programs for Your Children This Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Kids’ Treats: 50 Easy, Extra-Special Snacks… and Giveaway!

Nicoles Nickels

Already starting to run out of things for the kids to do in their down time? Pass the time, keep the kids calm, and refine your PTA baking skills with Kids’ Treats: 50 Easy, Extra-Special Snacks to Make with Your Little Ones by Katie Wyllie ( Made to be a Momma ). She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons.

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5 Ways to Cope with Moving Back Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Singing Menorah by Mensch on a Bench!

Nicoles Nickels

Mensch on a Bench was created by a Jewish father who wanted to teach his sons about the Jewish holiday while adding new traditions to the family. Now add this Menorah for your kids! Let your kids celebrate Hanukkah by lighting their very own Menorah this year! Moshe played dreidel, loved gelt, and was a true Mensch.