Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 14, 2012

Welcome to the June 15, 2012 Edition #241 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. This edition is arranged by subject heading, so that you can browse efficiently. I now have a greater understanding of the risk he was taking by cosigning. If I failed to come through on my repayment of that loan, he could have been saddled with the debt.

Money 124

Money 2012 June Credit Cards 124

For the Mommas

APRIL 29, 2016

Bowl America’s SUMMER BLAST PASS gives students from kindergarten to grade 12 not one, but two FREE* games of bowling seven days a week all summer long * at any of Bowl America’s 18 locations! Then every Monday beginning June 6 thru Labor Day, you’ll receive an email with your pass good for free bowling that week.

Labor Day 40

Labor Day Kids Student June 40

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 26, 2017

Here’s a great gift idea for a high school or college student! Through June 28th, JCPenney.com is offering FREE shipping on ALL orders when you use the code 22BUYNOW at checkout plus, this code will also save you 50% off a $40 purchase or 65% off a $100 purchase.

Home 40

Home Lowes Student College 40

For the Mommas

MAY 27, 2015

If you have an student with a good report card, check out some of the freebies they can get. Cheese - Choose from the Super Student Award or Graduation Certificate and receive FREE tokens for being a good student. This works for kindergarten all the way through college students. Dine-in only.

Cold Stone Creamery 40

Cold Stone Creamery Freebies 2015 Baskin Robbins 40

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 20, 2012

About : With more than 650 high-definition instructional videos, a video-sharing network, and an interactive scales and chords application, Dangerous Guitar’s website is well equipped to set students on the path to guitar virtuosity. Limit 1 per person, this expires June 19, 2013, so you need to activate your membership before that date.

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Student Video Son Pace 55

For the Mommas

JUNE 5, 2015

FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Reads: 30 FREE Audiobooks | Get One Every Day Thru June 30, 2105. Kindle First Books for June- Free Early Release Books. Free Disney Cruise Line® Vacation Planning DVD. Free Womens Assurance Purse Ready Pack.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Kraft Freebies Fridays 40

For the Mommas

JUNE 12, 2015

FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Reads: 30 FREE Audiobooks | Get One Every Day Thru June 30, 2105. Kindle First Books for June- Free Early Release Books. FREE Unseen Episodes of How I Met Your Mother. Free Womens Assurance Purse Ready Pack.

Snapple 40

Snapple Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays 40

Saving Everyday

JUNE 4, 2011

It is a program that turns your everyday spending into a little extra savings account to pay for your kid’s college, your student load or withdraw for yourself : Register HERE – It’s FREE! Time to load this month’s Upromise coupons! What is Upromise?

College 58

College June Credit Cards Money 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

National Environmental Education Week – April 10-16 – The nation’s largest celebration of environmental education held each year the week before Earth Day and inspires environmental learning and stewardship among K-12 students.

Fair-Trade 186

Fair-Trade Education September October 186

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 20, 2013

Nordic Naturals , the leading manufacturer of omega-3 supplements, invites new and returning college students to compete for a $5,000 award by entering the company’s inaugural scholarship program. The scholarship recipient will be named on Facebook on or around June 1, 2013. Arby’s & National Hat Day!

Education 65

Education Finance College 2013 65

Nicoles Nickels

MARCH 12, 2013

Sixth through ninth-grade students across the nation are invited to participate, including those who have competed in Broadcom MASTERS®, a program of Society for Science & the Public (SSP). Finalists will also have their projects on display at the famous El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California, from May 3 rd – June 20 th.

Irons 65

Irons Student Disneyland California 65

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2015

FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. Krispy Kreme: FREE Doughnut on June 5th! Free Disney Cruise Line® Vacation Planning DVD. Free Womens Assurance Purse Ready Pack. FREE Entry to 405 National Parks. FREE Legend of Sleepy Hollow Audio Book. Free Sample – U by Kotex.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

JUNE 26, 2015

FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Reads: 30 FREE Audiobooks | Get One Every Day Thru June 30, 2105. Free Tillamook Reusable Tote Bag. FREE Unseen Episodes of How I Met Your Mother. FREE Entry to 405 National Parks. FREE Legend of Sleepy Hollow Audio Book.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

JUNE 19, 2015

FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Reads: 30 FREE Audiobooks | Get One Every Day Thru June 30, 2105. Free Tillamook Reusable Tote Bag. FREE Unseen Episodes of How I Met Your Mother. FREE Entry to 405 National Parks. FREE Legend of Sleepy Hollow Audio Book.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

MAY 29, 2015

FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. Krispy Kreme: FREE Doughnut on June 5th! Free Disney Cruise Line® Vacation Planning DVD. Free Womens Assurance Purse Ready Pack. FREE Entry to 405 National Parks. FREE Legend of Sleepy Hollow Audio Book. Free Sample – U by Kotex.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

MARCH 27, 2015

99 Refills Thru June {Philly Area}. FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. FREE Mother’s Day Cards. Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Free Dunkin Donuts Travel Mug & $.99 Free Sample – U by Kotex.

Sparkle 40

Sparkle Freebie Friday Martha Stewart Freebies 40

For the Mommas

APRIL 3, 2015

99 Refills Thru June {Philly Area}. FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Butterfly Garden Starter Packet. FREE Mother’s Day Cards. Get Into Museums for Free with Bank of America’s Museums on Us. Free Dunkin Donuts Travel Mug & $.99 Free Sample – U by Kotex.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Martha Stewart Coffee 40

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 7, 2011

June : Free Large Coca-Cola Zero. These would make great stocking stuffers for the college students in your life. Feb : Free Small Bowl of Hearty Breast of Chicken Soup. Mar : Free Simply Orange Juice or Dasani Bottled Water. April : Free Large Diet Coke. May : Free Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit or Large Waffle Potato Fries.

2012 55

2012 Diet coke Sprite Aug 55

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

June : FREE Small Hand Spun Milk Shake. These would make great stocking stuffers for the college students in your life. January : FREE Chickfila Chicken Sandwich. February : FREE Large Coca-Cola. March : FREE Oatmeal air Yogurt Parfait. April : FREE Large Sprite. May : FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit or Large Waffle Potato Fries.

2013 45

2013 Diet coke Sprite Coke 45

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 18, 2019

1st Update in June 2014. I turned 50 …I know, I know, I don’t look a day over 30, because 50 is the new 30… …anyway, on the last Friday of September, we sent in the very last payment to my husband’s student loan and our goal of paying off our non-mortgage debt by the end of this year is complete!

Debt 100

Debt 2019 Financial Goals Emergency Fund 100

Nicoles Nickels

MAY 17, 2013

FREE Bowling for Kids this Summer at Brunswick - Students 18 and under get a free game of bowling every day in June, July, and August. FREE MiO Fit Water Enhancer Sample - need a twitter account. FREE Personalized Mouse Pad - 500 daily – resets at 10pm Eastern. FREE Box of Wheat Thins - need a twitter account.

Wet N Wild 61

Wet N Wild Freebies Fridays Wheat Thins 61

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2012

There is a $35 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). Date: June 21, 2012 from 10 am to 9 pm. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate Causes." Admission prices range from $8-$10, depending on age. Outdoor Festivals. Admission: FREE.

Pennsylvania 157

Pennsylvania Home and Garden Museum Amusement Park 157

Coupons Do Work

MAY 22, 2016

From now through June 13th, Amazon has an offer for an EXTRA 30% off Huggies diaper boxes when you enter the promo code : HUGGIES30 : at checkout – exclusive for PRIME members who have created a Baby Registry! -Free 90-day returns on Baby Store purchases * Ability to add products to the registry from any website.

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Huggies Baby Coupon Codes Coupon Code 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 10, 2013

Being a life-long learner (aka :constant college student”!), Hurry, this sweepstakes ends June 14, 2013 – but that is still plenty of time for you to enter to win! Find something perfect for Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, Stepdad or any other special Dad in your life. I know my hubby would LOVE this prize – how about yours?

Golf 55

Golf Club Giveaway Father 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Ryan from The Financial Student talks about Getting Rid of Student Loans. Some people find themselves buried under student loan debt with little chance of ever paying it off. Philip Taylor from PT Money Personal Finance presents The Best Gas Rewards Credit Cards–June 2011. Music to my ears!!

Personal Finance 240

Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

For the Mommas

JULY 28, 2012

Even prior to college, schools are requiring students to have all sorts of supplies. Free National Parks Entrance June 2012. You can get a totally free credit report (thru Experian and enter to win $250.00). More details: Education expenses seem to grow every year. Though they bring in great education value, they cost a lot.

Credit 40

Credit Win Credit Cards Finance 40

Saving With Shellie

MAY 19, 2014

New York Times Summer Reading Contest - Every week from June 13 to August 15, teenagers age 13 to 19 years old are invited to choose any piece in The New York Times and write about why it interested them. Students can participate individually or as part of their school. When kids log ten books, mail the form in to get a free t-shirt.

Kids 107

Kids Pottery Barn Library Chuck E Cheese 107

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 16, 2015

We paid off $36,000 in student loans, credit cards, cars and a bit of medical debt. But I would say the breaking point came in June of 2011 when I was in a car wreck. We are what some might call homesteaders, we raise our own chickens and garden. How much debt did you pay off? What kind of debt was it? How long did it take you?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Finds Goals 100

Couponing 101

JUNE 11, 2013

“Stonewall” Jackson has long fascinated those interested in the American Civil War as well as general students of military history, all of whom still question exactly what Jackson did in the Shenandoah in 1862 and how he did it. FREE Download of From Scratch Homesteading Magazine (June/July issue). Since Robert G.

Father 45

Father Military Education Fathers Day 45

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 23, 2011

There is a family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). Date: June 16, 2011 from 10 am to 9 pm. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate Causes." Admission prices range from $7-$9, depending on age. Location: downtown Mechanicsburg.

Vacation 190

Vacation Pennsylvania United States Museum 190

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Did you know that today, June 21, is national Summer Learning Day? Money is a tangible and fun way for students to explore math. Research has shown that kids can lose their skills over the summer months, so as parents, we want to keep our kids engaged to make sure they keep all that needed knowledge. Show Me the Money!—

Kids and Family 65

Kids and Family 2012 Library Games 65

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2014

There is a $35 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). Date: June 19, 2014 from 10 am to 9 pm. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate Causes.” ” Admission prices range from $8-$10, depending on age. Admission: FREE.

Pennsylvania 147

Pennsylvania Museum Ice Cream Friends And Family Sale 147

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2013

There is a $35 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). Date: June 20, 2013 from 10 am to 9 pm. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate Causes." Admission prices range from $8-$10, depending on age. Location: downtown Mechanicsburg.

Pennsylvania 133

Pennsylvania Museum Home and Garden Ranges 133

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

There is a $40 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). There is a Community Free Day on June 20, 9am – 4pm. Date: June 18, 2015 from 10 am to 9 pm. Equally balanced presentations are humanistic in nature without bias to Union or Confederate Causes.” Admission: FREE.

Pennsylvania 100

Pennsylvania Museum Ohio Ice Cream 100

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

June is here. Other Items on Sale: Tools, free donuts in honor of National Donut Day on June 5th. College Savings for College Savings Month : College supplies, incentives to open 529 savings plans, incentives to open college savings accounts (for parents and students). Other Items on Sale: Mattresses, military discounts.

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 8, 2018

For example, if today is May 22, then follow these steps to plan for June’s budget. For example, if your paychecks net to $3000 a month, then you plan the spending for $3000, and not a single dollar over or under. 7 Steps to Start a Zero Based Budget: These steps will walk you through planning a budget for the following month.

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Budget Budgeting Financial Goals Goals 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2015

If the kids are old enough to travel well, they are probably school aged and teachers get irate if their students are pulled out of school. For our 2012 trip (which we took in June), I started the fall before. Start planning early. Start early.

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Vacation Family Grandchildren Kids and Family 100