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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. Also, I’ve heard good things about the affordability of online therapy, such as what is offered through sites like Better Help. ” attitude. ?

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Easy Ways for Parents to Exercise with Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had difficulty fitting in work outs when I was with the kids during the day, and after the kids were in bed, I was usually too tired to want to work out. I told myself that when the kids started school I’d have more time to exercise regularly. Now the kids are with me all day. Using DVDs to Exercise with Kids.

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6 Free Online Summer Camps for Kids (2020)

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But keeping kids engaged for the duration of the summer is a herculean task, and there’s no shame in seeking outside help. There are five main camps your kids can enjoy. Kids can choose from six tracks, including Production and Composition, Science and Math, Health, Instruments, Careers, and History and Culture.

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Family Camping @ Watkins Glen KOA Camping Resort

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We found this campground to be well-maintained. We have a pop-up, so we booked a 30 amp site, but there are also tent sites, RV sites, small cabins, and deluxe cabins available. We bought the girls passes to the water slide and my husband also took the kids to the pool. Our kids had an absolute blast.

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How to Entertain the Kids at Home on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? My kids used to love helping me make play dough. Show your kids how the pioneers (or maybe just your grandparents) did things.

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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to not only help us get through current higher food and gas prices but also to help us achieve our big financial goals. Much to the dismay of my kids, I’ve declared Thursday nights during the school year as Clean the Fridge Out Night. But in the end, $155 is still a gift.

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Family Game Deal: 50% Off Beasts of Balance

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It seems it’s impossible to keep kids engaged without a screen these days, so Beasts of Balance helps parents turn screen time into family time! The gameplay promotes hand-eye coordination, spatial reasoning and growth mindset, as well as building collaboration skills. Please read our disclosure policy here.

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