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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Kids Kids and Family Parenting Growing 188

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

When reviewing my journal entries, I saw some valuable insights that other parents may benefit from hearing. What message do you want parents and kids to learn? How can families adjust to still spending time with their little ones even though they're gone at school part of the day? I have always enjoyed writing.

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Parenting Journal Kids and Family Growing 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

Lots of them are common sense – things like not spoiling your kids by giving them everything they want. Money may mean power or control or misery or any number of other things to you. Most parents let their kids have some kind of money – either via an allowance, a job or chores around the house or from gifts. Money is a tool.

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Kids Money Parenting Kids and Family 219

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 20, 2022

34% of kids in the US have experienced cyberbullying at least once. Cyber Legends , with the support of Microsoft, Rogers and others has just introduced a free game for schools and parents across North America designed to teach kids in grades 1-8 how to be safe when they’re online. Cyberbullying victims are 1.9

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Parenting Video Games Education Student 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. Tell us about you and your family. We strive to be a pretty active family. All of our debt was $97,000 in student loan debt. Today’s Debt Free Story is from Acadia. Where are you from? What are your hobbies?

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Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

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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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Coupons Do Work

MAY 17, 2016

Applebee’s -The A is for Apple Program gives kids a certificate for a free kids’ meal. If you’re a parent, contact your child’s teacher to let her know about this program that offers rewards for students. Bob Evans – Star Student Program offers free kids meal for good grades. Check with your local restaurant.

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Free Stuff 2016 Baskin Robbins Student 100

Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 16, 2022

They will also observe backyard wildlife as a hobby and families may incorporate bird or bat nesting boxes into outdoor learning for children and grown-ups alike. In 2017, the TurfMutt animated video series won the coveted Cynopsis Kids Imagination Award for Best Interstitial Series. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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Backyard Home and Garden Plants Outdoors 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2013

According to a survey conducted by the American Institute of CPAS and published on their site in August 2012: “Nearly half of parents with kids in school, or 48 percent, also pay their kids for good grades. After all, isn’t the point to get your kids to work hard for the satisfaction of a job well done? First The Cons.

Parenting 210

Parenting Kids and Family Student Motivation 210

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

We didn’t carry over credit card balances, we paid off our car notes early, and the interest rate on the student loan was at a low 2.75%. A student loan? At that time, our kids were 8 & 6, and now they’re both teenagers and wrapping up ninth & seventh grades. We thought we were doing really well. A business loan?

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Saving With Shellie

MAY 19, 2014

If you are looking for Summer Reading Programs to keep your kids occupied this summer, I have a big list of 14 different Summer Reading Programs for you. These programs are a great way to keep kids engaged and excited about reading all summer long. Parents may read to kids who are still learning. This is for grades K-5.

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Kids Pottery Barn Library Chuck E Cheese 107

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. Buying from used and discount car dealers can offer you some of the best values and may also be able to offer you a limited warranty or a hassle-free return just in case.

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Frugal Family Student Thrift Stores 75

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 13, 2011

AMF has released another great Summer program for kids to bowl for FREE from May 30 through September 5, 2011 until 8 pm every day. If you don’t have an AMF near you, try these two programs to see if there is one near you: Kids Bowl FREE at a Bowling Alley Near You. Brunswick: FREE Bowling Summer 2011 For Students.

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Kids Student 2011 Converse 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

By now you should know where you plan to attend school in the fall, but do you know whether or not actual for real employers will come to that campus to recruit students getting a degree in your chosen area? Talk to any alumni you may know (hint parents, cousins, that kid that went off to college last year) to see what they know about it.

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College Graduation Used Points 133

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). In our neighborhood folks buy really nice name brand clothing for their kids.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 23, 2014

This looks like a great learning game for the summer – kids can work on counting, math skills and fine motor skills. About: Teaches early number skills and attributes by providing visual cues that support student success. You may want to check out toy deals in the Toys Outlet if you need to get to the $35 mark.

Kids and Family 81

Kids and Family Student Toys Activism 81

Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2011

Now that school is out for the summer, why not reward your kids for their hard work all year? These offers may vary by location, so be sure to call the business first to check if they are participating. Kid’s grades K – 12 are eligible and multiple students from each family are eligible. Dine in only.

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Freebies Baskin Robbins Chuck E Cheese Pizza Hut 97

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. Amanda currently homeschools their three kids. The debt included about $30,000 in student loans, some medical debt, IRS debt, and a small amount on a credit card. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 10, 2012

Welcome to the May 11, 2012 Edition #236 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. 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.

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Money May 2012 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 31, 2014

” p 88 Mark Haynes Daniell in Strategy for the Wealthy Family – Seven Principles to Assure Riches to Riches Across Generations. When you were a college student, you may have learned a painful lesson about credit. Credit card offerings to college students used to be ubiquitous. Free money! Party time!

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Debt College Student Money 167

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 23, 2014

If you are a parent, teacher, or homeschooling parent – this is a great game/resource for your kids! Features: Teaches early number skills and attributes by providing visual cues that support student success. You may want to check out toy deals in the Toys Outlet if you need to get to the $35 mark.

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Kids and Family Parenting Education Student 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2012

Here are some experienced based graduation gifts by which your student may benefit. Show them how to help out in soup kitchens, volunteer in hospitals or clinics or trade places for a week with a kid from the other side of the tracks. If you live in a rural area, look for an internship or a student exchange family in a big city.

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Graduation Gifts Student Plumbing 201

For the Mommas

JUNE 19, 2015

Here’s a collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out on before! New Ways to Earn Kellogg’s Family Rewards + Enter to WIN $200 in FREE Groceries. FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Stuff For Kids: Free App Friday 6/19/15: $82.00

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

JUNE 12, 2015

Here’s a collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out on before! New Ways to Earn Kellogg’s Family Rewards + Enter to WIN $200 in FREE Groceries. FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Stuff For Kids: Free App Friday 6/12/15: $70.00

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Snapple Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays 40

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 23, 2011

Or maybe they are traveling to visit and stay with family members or friends to avoid a hotel or rental property. There are activities for the whole family. It also offers a play/imagination area just for kids under 5. There is a family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members).

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Vacation Pennsylvania United States Museum 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Such is the life of a student. After years of my teenage-hood of working in a mall, I learned not to scramble at the last minute to buy gifts for my family members. Lines in the malls in the week before Christmas are horrifying, and you can easily spend half an hour waiting to buy a $20 toy for your kid. If you can, shop online.

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Holiday Kids and Family Christmas Saving Money 202

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 14, 2012

Name of Product: An American Family by Peter Lefcourt. Peter Lefcourt goes beyond assimilation to take a nostalgic and dramatic look at what makes us truly American in AN AMERICAN FAMILY: A Novel (Amazon e-book; $3.99; May 1, 2012). Lefcourt reaches back to his own family and memories to inform this saga.

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Family Kids and Family Michael's Nephew 45

For the Mommas

JULY 10, 2015

Here’s a collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out on before! New Ways to Earn Kellogg’s Family Rewards + Enter to WIN $200 in FREE Groceries. FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Stuff For Kids: Free Sesame Place Admission to 1980 Babies!

Skinny Cow 40

Skinny Cow Freebie Friday Freebies Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

JULY 3, 2015

Here’s a collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out on before! New Ways to Earn Kellogg’s Family Rewards + Enter to WIN $200 in FREE Groceries. FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Disney Side Customized Stick Figure Family Decal.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Reusable Tote Fridays 40

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

At one of our on-campus mentoring events, I was hosting a table of female students and young alumnae. When you think about visionaries, you may picture big thinkers who manifested their ideas into grand realities that touch us all — people like Oprah Winfrey or Steve Jobs. When I focused on work, family life was affected.

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Puerto Rico Work Women Kids and Family 130

For the Mommas

MAY 22, 2015

A collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out before along with new freebies! FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Stuff For Kids: Free App Friday: $69.00 in Free Kids Apps. FREE Disney Side Customized Stick Figure Family Decal.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

MAY 15, 2015

A collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out before along with new freebies! FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Stuff For Kids: $110.00 FREE Disney Side Customized Stick Figure Family Decal. Top 18 Free Educational Websites for Kids!

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

For the Mommas

MAY 8, 2015

A collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out before along with new freebies! FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Stuff For Kids: FREE Disney Side Customized Stick Figure Family Decal. Top 18 Free Educational Websites for Kids!

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Martha Stewart Freebies Reusable Tote 40

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

You might have to share your house with your roommates but, depending on your location, it may be better than being stuck in a studio apartment on your own. Tackle Student Loans. According to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion. Read Up on Retirement Accounts.

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Parenting Economy Student Cars 81

For the Mommas

JUNE 5, 2015

Here’s a collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out on before! FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Stuff For Kids: Free App Friday 6/5/15: $44.00 In Free Kids Apps. FREE Disney Side Customized Stick Figure Family Decal.

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Kraft Freebies Fridays 40

For the Mommas

MAY 29, 2015

A collection of awesome freebies that you may have missed out before along with new freebies! FREE Microsoft Office 365 {For Students}. Free 6-Month Amazon Prime Membership {For Students}. FREE Stuff For Kids: FREE Week Trial of Seventh Generation Diapers and Wipes. in Free Kids Apps. FREE DuraHook Coat Hook!

Freebie Friday 40

Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Reusable Tote 40

Saving In Akron

MAY 11, 2011

One of things I've wanted to do is incorporate more natural/organic products into my family's diet, but hey, I live in Akron, Ohio, and there's not much here. Earth Fare offers discounts for military, students, faculty and seniors. Students, faculty, and seniors save 5% one day per week.

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Gift Cards Giveaway Gifts Military 133