Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items. If you know other people who have had kids in the last few years, you may well get given a lot of their cast-offs that they’re keen to get rid of.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2013

It is a family friendly theme park with craftsmen, rides, shows, restaurants and play areas. Since we own a condo in the area, I have often thought of taking the grand-kids to Silver Dollar City. Here are the ways I found to save at Silver Dollar City. We felt the kids would be well worn out in that time frame.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. Because that’s all we knew, they became the norm.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Well, I can tell you a number of ways to save money on household expenses. Saving on Grocery Bills. A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Hey, just kidding.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 4, 2012

With the skyrocketing prices of everything and the worsening inflation, saving money and spending wisely are vital to be able to live comfortably. It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

JANUARY 10, 2024

January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month , so it feels like it's time to bring back some tips for saving money while dining on vacation, along with some suggestions on how you can inject a little more kindness when you're somewhere that you are being served food or beverages. Anyway, here are ways I save money on food when I travel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 26, 2016

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. To learn to live within your means is one of our primary family money values. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

Although some benefits are fairly standard, such as a certain number of vacation or sick days, health benefits, flexible spending plans and defined contribution plans, there may be others that are specific to your industry, level and the company. I took my family to London in first class on an L1011! Why do companies offer perks?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Teaching your kids about money is one of the best things you can do to set them up for financial success in the future. Being that financial security strategies aren’t taught in the school classroom, it’s important to sit down with your kids at home and teach them valuable lessons in financial management. Spending Money.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Preparing and freezing meals ahead of time can be an easy way to save money and time. However, kids may be more finicky than adult eaters in your family, so it’s important to use recipes the whole family will enjoy. We’ve included this option for all the families who love taco night.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

I don’t know about your kids but friends of mine’s kids wanted to try lots of different activities before finding ones that became favorites that they then stuck with. It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 18, 2019

If you’re big on saving money, you probably already buy things in bulk. One thing that you may not be buying in bulk (I know it took me way too long to start) is meat! After all, it’s the most expensive part of most families’ grocery bills, so why wouldn’t we save as much as possible on it?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 16, 2012

If you want to find great deals for clothing for you and your entire family, you should search these thrift stores and the local ones. Leave the Kids. It is best to leave your kids at home when you go thrift store shopping. For example, if you find vintage clothing from the seventies, the sizes may not be the same.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” 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. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 9, 2012

It was the trip of a lifetime with our extended family (two sons, their spouses and two of our grandchildren). Each family charted their own way out, in their own vehicles but we stayed together loosely in the park. We had two family dinners, one at Old Faithful Inn and one at Lake Yellowstone. How did you save money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2014

We used to love eating out, but as our family grew, so did the expense of eating out. When our last two children were born just 17 months apart, we decided eating out with three kids was just too expensive, not to mention slightly unpleasant. You may be cooking for 4 to 8 hours, depending on the recipes you choose.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2013

Many parents would be correct in assuming that carpooling comes with a myriad benefits for themselves, although the main draw, of course, is that the duties for dropping off and picking up kids at school are spread out amongst several adults, so that each family is relieved of the onus to make daily trips.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Luckily, it is possible to restore the balance of work, friends and family so that you can enjoy life once again. Many people say that the reason they are working so hard is because of their family but if it means that there is limited quality time spent with the family, more is lost than is gained. Keep family time free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Here are a few suggestions on ‘lesson plans’ on your money trip to the store. Prepare ahead of time for extra fun by having the kids make up a few questions they want to ask workers. Have the kids stand and watch at a register to see how many ways they can see people paying. Learn About Jobs People Do.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. And once your kids have moved beyond the walking and talking phase, it gets a little more interesting. Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

You’ll be amazed at how you can Repurpose and Save Money. Families, especially those with a few kids, can put a lot of stress on a washing machine. Remove the debris that may be clogging it, and also check the o-ring to make sure it’s sealing correctly so that there are no leaks. Washing Machine.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I make notes of gift ideas for my family and friends throughout the year.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2016

I am so excited for 2016 – there will be some very big changes with my family this year. My faith is in the Lord and where He will lead us… 2016 will also be a year where my family can start putting more in savings, too. Saving Money on Haircuts. Happy New Year!! Make Your Own Foamy Hand Soap.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 29, 2015

As a teen, she walked from Pennsylvania with her family, carrying all they owned on their backs to the Ohio wilderness. Each generation of parents seems to want to make things easier on their kids, even as far back as the American pioneers, even ours and yours. Give them money instead of your time. But, should you?

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

Going to your child’s baseball game may be a fun way to spend an evening. Watching your child get nothing but net may be super exciting. Seeing your child run the ball down the field to score a goal may get your adrenaline pumping. These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 8, 2011

With 3 kids, it feels like we are always getting ready for a birthday party. Saving Money as the Host/Hostess! Most kids won’t even notice that they are missing from the overall theme – and you’ll save yourself $10, $15 or even more! Saving Money As a Guest! Can you save money?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 5, 2015

It’s also a wonderful experience for the whole family, and spending some time in the great outdoors can teach the kids a thing or two about “roughing it” and what it takes to survive out in the wilderness (even if you’re in a park). Here are a few tips you could do to save money on your next camping trip.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

This is a guest post from Raki at Outside the Box Mom : This Summer, I plan to have lots of fun with my kids: skating, swimming, state fair, and more. With Summer childcare costs and an increased food budget, I’ll take savings anywhere I can get it. You may or may not need to print out a coupon.

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Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. This Week in my Kitchen: School may have started back in late August, but this week our schedule gets into full swing as my girls swim team practice was back in session…after a glorious 2 months off. As soon as the kids walk in the door after school, we are off and running.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 7, 2015

You’ll be amazed at how you can Repurpose and Save Money. Families, especially those with a few kids, can put a lot of stress on a washing machine. Remove the debris that may be clogging it, and also check the o-ring to make sure it’s sealing correctly so that there are no leaks. Washing Machine.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 29, 2012

Purchase tickets online – Many parks offer a 3-Day advance purchase option which saves you the most money. It’s even cheaper than using a Coke can at the gate or paying the kid price. If your park doesn’t offer a 3-Day Advance option, then they will have an “ Everyone Pays Kids Price ” option.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

While we cannot necessarily share a roll of paper towels, a television or our couches, there are some major purchases that can be shared amongst neighborhood friends or family members without too much trouble. These could be shared by several different families, not just two. A magazine swap cuts paper waste and saves money.

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freestuff.tv

APRIL 5, 2011

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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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. It begins May 5th, and children can win small prizes.

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Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 2, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. I don’t remember if my family was frugal or not, most likely because I didn’t pay attention. I really wish I had know how to save money when I was younger, I pretty sure I would have saved so much money.

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