Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. If your child attends a school with uniforms , then your shopping trip is fairly easy. Still, many schools do not have uniforms or strict dress codes. When you are looking for clothing at a thrift store, you should be prepared to dig.

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Saving Money Thrift Stores Money Thrifting 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2014

Most kids can’t wait until the end of the school year. They look forward to the long, lazy days of summer when they don’t have any school work to do. However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. They can redeem the points for online prizes.

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Pottery Barn Lowes Bank Banking 174

Coupons Do Work

JULY 31, 2016

New School year New Budget! I went from Georgia to Detroit to visit family, drove there on my own with my kids. And drove back. School supplies : In Georgia we start back to school on August 1 st , 2016 ! And now I have two kids in school (my one child was in pre-K last year).

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Kids and Family Georgia Hotel Budgeting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 13, 2014

There are many things that parents shouldn’t do when trying to instill good financial skills and values in their offspring. Lots of them are common sense – things like not spoiling your kids by giving them everything they want. Yelling at your child when they miss their budget isn’t instructive. Money is a tool.

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Kids Money Parenting Kids and Family 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

Back then it was enough to buy 5 whole candy bars, a paperback book or some other combination of small items (baseball cards, marbles, Ben Franklin toys and etc). My own kids received an allowance from me, and in time honored tradition of my family, it too was ‘extra’ money.

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Making Budgeting Budget Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 16, 2013

Chances are that at least some of the time you bring your own bagged lunch to work or to school. Sure, there are days when you go out for a nice meal with co-workers or pay for the school lunch on pizza day, but when I think back to my school days I fondly remember those brown paper bags. Cloth napkins.

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Lunch Lunches Reuse Compost 201

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 8, 2013

My kids head back to school on August 26, so I''m taking an end of summer blog break for the next 2 weeks. When I come back there''s a good chance that FamilyBalanceSheet.org will look a little different. The migration to Word Press and the new design should be finished by then and I can''t wait for you to see it.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 7, 2014

The schools in our area are closed today, because the cold air is too dangerous for the kids who walk to school or wait at a bus stop. Neither did I and CNN will explain it for you, but all I know is that it is COLD! And dangerous. The temp here is ZERO with wind chill temperatures around -15.

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Staying Warm Baby Kids and Family Homemade 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Ignoring government attempts to regulate our kids into better test scores, many parents are having the public vs private school debate. Many believe it is better to send their children to private schools. After all, public schools have to cater to the lowest common denominator – right? What are your schooling choices?

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May Education Parenting Student 188

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 1, 2013

Back to School Safety Tips. Back to school time can be a stressful time when you think about your child walking to school, taking the bus, exploring a large school, or possibly spending some time home alone at the end of the day. Back to School Safety Tips Every Child Should Know.

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Phones Cars Car Converse 90

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. “What gave folks ‘narve strings’ today and made them soft so they couldn’t stand what folks could stand when she was young……? . But, should you? Just don’t say no.

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Kids Kids and Family Money Ohio 100

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 9, 2017

It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Parents across America are humming this tune as they load up their carts with back to school supplies. One of the most coveted school supplies in my house is the lunch box. My kids agonize over which one to choose, and I agonize over what I’m going to put inside.

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Lunch Lunches Kids and Family Daughter 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2014

Starting college right after high school, I had no clue about which careers I should consider. I did not take advantage of either high school or college counselors to help figure it out. I did not take advantage of either high school or college counselors to help figure it out. I picked the wrong college major.

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Real Estate College Psychology Property Taxes 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

When a woman is pregnant for her first child, she’ll likely have a baby shower (or several). I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Yet, I know I am in the minority.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

As we say goodbye to the last few days of a summer filled with barbeques and beach trips, many parents are scrambling to finish last-minute shopping to send their kids back to school with everything they need. Now, parents can send their school lists to schoolsupplies@officedepot.com and Office Depot will do the rest. .

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Office Giveaway Parenting Kids and Family 109

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. Some of these offers are regional but you should be able to find several in your area.

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Kids Pottery Barn Library Chuck E Cheese 107

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

You get to enjoy all the cute moments and hand back the kid when they stink or act out! My own grandparents (members of the so called ‘silent generation’ who lived through WWI, WWII and the depression) rarely interacted with the grand kids. Being a grandparent is tons more fun than parenting.

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Grandchildren Grandkids Kids and Family Parenting 220

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Whether it's joining a yoga class, starting a new hobby, or spending more time with your kids, almost everyone has new goals for 2023. The true value of your time When many people first consider the idea of hiring a virtual assistant, they commonly experience resistance, thinking it could be too large of an investment.

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Parenting Mother's Wellness Goals 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 20, 2014

He hated farming and all the back breaking work that went with it. He once told me that going to school wasn’t about how many facts you could memorize or how many things you could learn. He once told me that going to school wasn’t about how many facts you could memorize or how many things you could learn.

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Radios Real Estate Work Kids and Family 162

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 12, 2016

National Dairy Month: Milk (also look for free milk Catalinas when you buy cereal promos), ice cream, cheese, butter, eggs, yogurt. Summer Needs: Insect repellant, sunscreen, outdoor furniture, shorts, sun hats, beach toys, bird feeders, lawn mowers, barbecues and grilling utensils, swim wear, kid pools, sandboxes, sandals.

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June Buy Buying Lingerie 100

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

We usually make New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, go back to school, stop smoking, save money, eat better, etc. But have you thought about helping your kids come up with their own resolutions? Here are a few ideas for setting New Year’s Resolutions with kids: 1. Are your kids old enough for an allowance?

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Kids Goals Kids and Family New Year's 85

Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Name of Product: CVS back to school items. In particular, CVS/pharmacy is offering members of their ExtraCare savings and rewards program the following deals: A bonus ExtraBuck Reward (“free CVS money”) for every $10 spent on Caliber stationery items (an exclusive school supplies line from CVS/pharmacy).

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Giveaway CVS Crayola Rewards 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 13, 2015

Before you get ready to shove those kids of yours out of the nest, here are what I consider to be (based on my experience as a person, a Mom, and a Grandma) the most important things you (or someone) should teach them about personal finance. Here, told as I would tell it to my Grandkids, are my top 5 lessons. No one owes you a living.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 100

For the Mommas

AUGUST 1, 2015

Keeping it Simple with Back-to-school Basics. Back-to-school season is here and Summer is just about over. But, that doesn’t mean you need to go crazy and spend a ton of money to prepare your kids for school. Kmart is one of my favorite places for saving money on back-to-school basics.

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Simple Kmart QVC Money 40

Saving With Shellie

JULY 26, 2016

If you or the kiddos need some new things for summer back to school, head over to The Gap. This is a great time to stock up on shorts, tees, pants and swim dresses so you are set for back to school! But it should work for you on sale and clearance items. But it should work for you on sale and clearance items.

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Coupon Codes Coupon Code Codes Kids and Family 40

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

If you think back to Dec 16, 2012, our country was reeling from the massacre that happened just two days prior at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Our kids sensed something was different. The kids were outside playing, unsuspecting that someone was dropping off holiday gifts. We weren’t in Kansas anymore.

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Family Kids and Family Dec Grandkids 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

That way, if one dries up, you have others to fall back on. When my first born was a baby, I earned a bit of extra income by delivering neighborhood newspapers. I retired four and a half years ago from my job as a software project manager. If you are retired, you want to have more than one source of income available.

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Son Vacation Money Cleaning 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 23, 2015

While the end of July definitely brings the heat, it often signals the beginning of preparation for back to school shopping. For many families this signals excitement, but for most, stress ensues, especially when dealing with a tight budget. With great deals like these, going back to school really isn’t so bad.

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JC Penneys Saving School Lunch College 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Some parents will still give their kid an allowance once they go to college but let’s be real, it’s never enough. Some parents will still give their kid an allowance once they go to college but let’s be real, it’s never enough. Ok, maybe I should adjust that a little. There is also the money concern.

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College Money Student Budgeting 180

Saving With Shellie

JULY 18, 2014

If your kids have to wear school uniforms, don’t miss out on this AWESOME deal from Old Navy ! Right now, online, shop Old Navy’s School Uniform Sale to grab the lowest prices of the season. These are awesome prices and the lowest we have seen on school uniforms from Old Navy in a while.

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Old Navy Sale Frugal Lives Frugal Living 51

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 29, 2013

Here is the info: What: What better way to get ready for the new school year than by attending a Ready, Set, Back-to-School Twitter Party! Working Mother and Chase Slate will discuss and get your thoughts on the busy back-to-school season that will help make your life as a working mom a little easier.

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Prizes Mother's August Win 61

Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2014

All of their outlet items are marked down plus you can save an additional 50% when you use coupon code iSHOP at checkout. This is another opportunity to get a jump start on back to school shopping. This is another opportunity to get a jump start on back to school shopping. Thanks My Frugal Adventures !).

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Sale Clothes Clothing Kids and Family 45

Coupons Do Work

MARCH 21, 2015

he wants to finish the basement ( it was framed up when we bought the house 7 years ago), he wants redo the yard, make it fancy… adding a patio (we have a deck), he wants to get the house painted (it needs it), put new doors in the whole house (yep. He can go somewhere but the kids and I are staying here. 1/3 each I should say.

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Lowes Old Navy Kitchen 7-Up 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 28, 2022

My budget has gone up quite a bit from when I first started blogging. As my kids have grown into teenagers who eat as much as adults, I spend about $800-1000/month–this includes anything I buy at the grocery store, so it includes paper and cleaning products. Seriously, my kids claim hunger ALL.DAY.LONG.

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Saving Money Groceries Grocery Money 130

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 23, 2016

But it should work for you on sale and clearance items. But it should work for you on sale and clearance items. If your kids wear uniforms you can get a jump on Back-to-School shopping for the Fall. If you or the kiddos need some new things for summer, head over to The Gap. Head over to GAP and check it out !

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Coupon Codes Coupon Code Codes Kids and Family 45

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 9, 2013

This would be a great way to get some inexpensive athletic apparel for Back to School. Or use this offer to save a little on those brand new, brand name sneakers your kids have been begging for. While this offer may seem too good to be true, it did come from their official Twitter account so you should be good to go!

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Gift Cards Sports Gifts Inexpensive 61

Saving With Shellie

MAY 19, 2016

But it should work for you on sale and clearance items. But it should work for you on sale and clearance items. If your kids wear uniforms you can get a jump on Back-to-School shopping for the Fall. If you or the kiddos need some new things for summer, head over to The Gap. Head over to GAP and check it out !

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Coupon Codes Coupon Code Codes Kids and Family 45