Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

In 2020, our financial goals were to read, research, and understand both college and retirement planning. Our oldest is a junior in high school and college becomes reality in the fall of 2024. We want to assist our daughters with their college expenses. College is crazy expensive right now. My basement is still a mess.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. If you know you are going to want to have a tutor for your child this year, use a college tutor. Check with your local college for students who are majoring in the subject your child needs help with.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Here is a list of some great, FREE activities this weekend. Bass Pro Shops - Saturday 9/3 & Sunday 9/4, Honoring our Heroes Event: 1-5pm Free Family Activities, 2-4pm Free Patriotic Bug Craft. The Home Depot – Saturday 9/3 from 9am-Noon, Free Kids Workshop: build an ESPN College Game Day Board.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches! This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. Louis means so many options for free activities!

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 185

Motherhood Moments

JUNE 24, 2023

In fact, the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists , ACOG, now recommends that if an expectant mother is healthy and the pregnancy is normal, it is safe to continue or start regular physical activity. If you’re just starting to exercise, she suggests swimming, yoga and other low-impact activities.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 17, 2023

It can be difficult to encourage children to eat right and stay active, but it is essential for them to form healthy habits early on. The fresh air and natural beauty will help reduce stress levels while also encouraging physical activity. Encourage Physical Fitness Encourage your children to stay active and involved in outdoor sports.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 5, 2014

Grab these freebies while they are available: College Football Clings. Activities for Kids: Free or Nearly Free Kids Activities That They Will Love! Friday’s Freebies: College Football Clings, Cookbooks for Kids and More appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. 2015 Roadsides In Bloom Calendar. Will It Waffle?

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

As kids build friendships and social connections, they form key skills that bolster academic performance and are at the core of college and career readiness. Physical activity and outdoor fun: Many summer camps offer a range of outdoor activities, such as swimming, hiking, and sports, which can help kids stay active and healthy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Actively choose to not buy anything that can be borrowed. Know Your Actual Budget.

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College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The survey found that students volunteer for reasons beyond enhancing their college applications. > OVER 10+ COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS IN 2022 62% of students who shared they volunteered in the past year, contributed over 10 hours varying in community service activities. >

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

A recent study by the Mary Christie Institute , in partnership with the Healthy Minds Network, the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and the National Association of Colleges and Employers, asked young graduates (between 22 and 28) about their mental and emotional wellbeing. 43 percent suffered from anxiety.

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Parenting Podcasts Student College 100

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Check out all the fun activities that you and your children can do for FREE this weekend! Blue Star Museums – Active duty military personnel and their families get Free Admission to Blue Star Museums from Memorial Day, May 30, 2011, through Labor Day, September 5, 2011. Bowling – Kids Bowl Free all summer long!

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Bank of America Activism Home Depot Museum 71

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 20, 2016

I mentioned in my last post that I have always disliked exercise, but through this weight loss journey, I have learned to stay active to lose weight. miles in 15 minutes my freshman year of college, I thought I was going to flunk (but I made it – barely ). Tip #1: Enjoy Your Activity . Do you enjoy staying active?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2011

Are you taking college classes currently? If you are a young college student and are excited about the opportunities that await you after you receive your college diploma, you may want to read this post very carefully. College is a great thing, but it isn’t what it used to be. Get Active and Build Your Resume.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 2, 2021

After writing some financial goals that had a lot to do with researching topics, such as retirement and college savings strategies, I realized that maybe my word for 2020 was READ. We paid off all of our non-mortgage debt in 2019, so we felt we could shift our focus to saving money for other goals, like retirement and college savings.

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Debt 2020 2019 Financial Goals 130

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

Here’s some free events and activities you can enjoy with your friends and family this weekend! Bass Pro Shops - Saturday 9/3 & Sunday 9/4, Honoring our Heroes Event: 1-5pm Free Family Activities, 2-4pm Free Patriotic Bug Craft. AC Moore – Saturday 9/3 from 1-3pm, Cousin Jewelry Making Demonstration!

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Activism Bank of America Family Museum 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 29, 2012

I looked up the program at a local college and found out what pre-requisites I needed to take in high school to qualify for entrance. In Grade 12 I received a scholarship for the college that offered this program. I had received a letter from the college stating that there was a 2 year wait to get into the program.

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Full Time Work College Kids and Family 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

As baby grows, we might turn back into fiendish savers – trying to get that retirement fund or college fund built up. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Couponing 101

MAY 31, 2020

Five Easy and Fun Toilet Paper Roll Kid Activities via Color Made Happy. We love any craft project that seamlessly transitions into a game or activity, which is why we had to include this project on the list. Once the rolls are complete, they can use them for five different activities! And as always, craft carefully!

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Crafts Craft Paper Kids 66

Motherhood Moments

JUNE 24, 2023

Most of the advice I give individuals entering a new vocational position applies equally to those entering right out of college and those re-entering after years or even decades of absence from the workforce. It may even seem that time stands still while engaged in those activities.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

All of that can be really expensive, especially if you’ve already spent the summer traveling or just splurging on fun local activities. And chances are, your kids are begging for fresh new clothes for the school year, too. Luckily, the Kohl’s Back-to-School Sale can save you a lot of money on all of the above.

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Shopping Kohls Aug Sale 67

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

We spend most of our time seeing friends and family, participating in our church activities or working on our property. I can remember quite a few years in college and grad school when my part-time jobs juuuuust barely covered my expenses (and sometimes not even that!) We also have three cats!

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Oregon Home and Garden Kids and Family Money 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2013

One of the best ways to stick with exercise is to choose an activity that you enjoy. Because I enjoy this activity, it makes exercise (at least twice a week) less onerous. Now that it’s summer, I go bike riding with my son more; this is another activity I enjoy quite a bit. Change it Up. Get a Workout Buddy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 15, 2011

Many people think that living near friends, having many interesting available activities and living the lifestyle they always dreamed about will be enough to ensure a happy retirement. You must stay intellectually challenged and actively involved in creative endeavors to find a sense of satisfaction in retirement.

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Musical Instruments Activism Instruments Television 183

For the Mommas

AUGUST 22, 2014

Free Kids Haircut At Remington College. Free Planes: Fire & Rescue Educational Activity Book. F ree Printables: Ice Cream Writing Activities. FREE Printable On The Farm Activity Pack. Free Planes Fire & Rescue Activity Pack. Freebies: Regal Cinemas $1.00 Summer Movie Express Schedule 2014.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Free Stuff 69

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 7, 2023

Children might be sensitive, extroverted, opinionated, active, shy, introverted, neurotypical, or neurodivergent, and every child deserves to be honored for their unique qualities. Stephanie pursued harp studies at Berklee College of Music, where she joyfully embraced music therapy as her true calling.

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Music Kids and Family Education Instruments 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

As a young adult, you were busy taking your place in society – getting that college degree, finding a job, getting your own home, being a productive worker or business owner. You can dream while you do physical tasks that don’t require a lot of mental activity. Some have even come as I write. Picture The End Of You.

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Building Activism College At&T 189

Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 9, 2016

besides, a bit of extra cash is a good thing and now-a-days, with house payments, car payments, insurances for whatever payments, kids activities, (my child does competitive cheerleading and a mother told me she counted to the penny how much she spent in one year in that sport : $4K total!

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For the Mommas

AUGUST 15, 2014

Free Kids Haircut At Remington College. Free Planes: Fire & Rescue Educational Activity Book. F ree Printables: Ice Cream Writing Activities. FREE Printable On The Farm Activity Pack. Free Planes Fire & Rescue Activity Pack. Staples – Free Bag + 20% off Everything in Your Bag. Free Mp3 Download Credit.

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Freebie Friday Freebies Fridays Free Stuff 65

For the Mommas

AUGUST 29, 2011

I am excited to bring you another giveaway , that will be great for you or your kiddo going off to college. If you have gone off to college yourself, you might be familiar with the fears of leaving home. If you have any students headed to college in the next few years, you can introduce them to Ready U.

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Giveaway Package Pottery Barn College 76

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find budget activities. You can either save it up for a big event or allocate a certain amount for weekly or monthly inexpensive fun activities. Don’t knock it until you have tried it!

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Budgeting Budget Entertainment Outdoors 189

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Today, I’m sharing summer activities and ideas to enjoy cities and towns from all across the country. Bryan/College Station, Texas ~ How to Homeschool My Child. Yesterday, I shared ideas to explore and enjoy my home state’s capital city, of Harrisburg, PA and its surrounding communities this summer. A – D.

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Kansas City Budgeting Budget Pennsylvania 150

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 7, 2015

Check out Amazon Student Days where you can get exclusive Deals for College Students! Parents of college students, you could shop through their kids Amazon account if you see something you like. Just specify your college, year, and major). UP3 by Jawbone Heart Rate, Activity + Sleep Tracker (Student Member Price: $119.99).

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I got into minimalist content in high school, and somehow found Dave Ramey through there just before I went to college. My college education. The interim dean introduced me to the internship at that college that led to my current career. In college, I made the decision to stop wearing makeup (for a variety of reasons).

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Friends And Family Sale Library College Cars 192

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I grew up in the mid-state, went to college in the western part of the state and took my first job out of college in eastern PA. There are a variety of summer family-friendly activities in Central PA that are exciting, fun, and educational, but not expensive. Historical and Educational Activities. Admission: FREE.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

It’s so easy to get bogged down in day-to-day activities that precious time passes without you even noticing. By the time you realize how quickly time flies, your kids may be getting ready to go to college. But there are plenty of ways to make wonderful family memories that will last a lifetime.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 29, 2018

I didn’t mean to be, but between working at our business, chauffeuring 2 tweeners to swim practice and other various activities, and spending time with family and friends, I decided to cut myself some slack and take a bit of an online break. I was vacant from the blog and its social media for much of the summer. Camping Trip #1!

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