Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 13, 2023

Those who want to have fun and save money while they do it will want to take advantage of the After Dark tickets at WonderWorks. There are fun activities for guests of all ages, allowing everyone to learn, share what they know, and test their physical abilities. “We each after 5 pm.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The post Best Way to Consolidate Debt Without Hurting Credit – Smart Money Moves For Moms appeared first on Penny Pinchin' Mom. The fact that there’s money available for you to borrow isn’t the problem. Just leave them open so they remain active, and keep pushing up the average age of your credit accounts.

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Educents is having a $15 Frenzy Sale this week! For one week only, they have a HUGE selection of curriculum and activities for just $15 or less! Or get this General Kindergarten & 1st Grade Curriculum & Activities for just $15.99 (reg. Huge value for the money. Great for homeschoolers or extra practice at home.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

We all love outdoor activities, but we don’t all enjoy the same ones. How did you get interested in saving money? I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. That’s not right.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 25, 2012

Help your kids learn financial responsibility with the Dave Ramsey Kids Money Education Monster Pack on sale for $48 (normally $105). Abou t the Dave Ramsey Kids Money Education Monster Pack: You’ll receive Financial Peace Junior, the new Junior’s Adventures six-CD audio set, and a kids’ bank. That is a 54% savings!

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? Over the years I’ve developed my personal philosophy of money and lifestyle through a combination of minimalism and simple living content, the FIRE movement including Frugalwoods and The Simple Path to Wealth, Dave Ramsey. My college education. I haven’t decided yet.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2012

Great homeschooling activity for ages 2-4! Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Educational Freebie: FREE Rainbow Tot Pack Download is a post from Couponing 101. Download a FREE printable Somewhere Over The Rainbow Tot Pack.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 18, 2011

Lakeshore Learning is currently offering three free educational apps for iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. Free Letter Of the Day Interactive Activities app (4-6 years). Thanks, Money Saving Mom ! Free Educational Apps for iPhone and iPad from Lakeshore Learning is a post from Couponing 101. Free through 12/30/11.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

” 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. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. You can enjoy all of these activities and more at a state park!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 4, 2011

But you are a super busy parent, with work, continuing education, business travel, your kid’s other activities, church and the myriad of other things that demand your time and attention. They start to notice that you can trade toys, or trade money for stuff (like a ride on the grocery store pony or candy at the checkout aisle).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2012

Being an economics-educated accounting nerd, I couldn’t make a decision without a cost-benefit analysis. You see, I don’t just blog, I make money blogging. In fact, I make good money blogging. Opportunity cost arises when you have multiple choices to earn money. is too optimistic. While I generally earn $18.43

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

You can often take advantage of these to save money away from work or grab some gusto during work. Find out what they do after hours, you may find that they are involved in some activity that the company is actively supporting. Show an interest in furthering your education and skills. Why do companies offer perks?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

After seven years each straight of “higher” education (and all the student loans that go along with it), our husband/wife blogging team goal is to simply get back to broke. Broke Professional) about what we do everyday to save money, which is the subject of this blog swap. . How to Save Money By Being a Jack of All Trades.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2012

Only 13 percent of workers were ‘‘very confident’’ about having enough money for a comfortable retirement , a sharp decline in worker confidence from the 27 percent of workers who were ‘‘very confident’’ in 2007 (according to the 2011 Retirement Confidence Survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute).

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years? Biggest mistake ever.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 14, 2019

Engaging summer activities can make summer exciting while exercising your children’s brains. These five affordable activities can definitely pack a learning punch! Reading is enjoyable, educational, and affordable. Not to mention, if it really takes off, you could end up saving some money on produce! Start a Garden.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 19, 2013

It is not only possible to spend gobs of money on your little rug rats but also gobs of your time. They rarely gave us toys or money. We actively seek to develop and maintain a relationship with our descendents so that our lifeline to the future will remain intact. Yet you can enjoy loving them and being loved by them.

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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. Have you noticed that no two activities seem to use the same equipment? Each time they took up something new, it meant new uniforms and equipment.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

In a 401(k) plan, the money you contribute each paycheck will grow tax-free until you begin withdrawals upon reaching retirement age. A Roth 401(k) allows you to withdraw your money tax-free – after years of gains – but you have to pay tax on contributions. There are also specialized retirement accounts for self-employed workers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 23, 2015

Is it really money or is it something else? If you take post secondary education, consider not only what you enjoy studying, but also what you can do with the education or training you receive from the studies. If you are married, make sure you talk the money talk, frequently, with your spouse. Money Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Many new mothers are unsure about what activities are appropriate, if any, for their baby and so the question, ‘What activities can I do with my baby?’ Never fear; here are 25 things you can do with your baby to provide entertainment, stimulation and education even from a very early age. is often asked.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

My latest post at Money Crashers: "Keeping kids entertained indoors can be a challenge. Finding fun activities for children in the summer, however, is not an issue. Please head over to Money Crashers to continue reading, 10 Affordable and Green Arts and Crafts Ideas for Kids. Are you familiar with Money Crashers ?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

Prior to that, I had a steady babysitting gig which provided me with enough spending money each week to enjoy weekends with my friends at the movie theater and purchase the occasional cute new top and tube of lip gloss. Having a job taught me responsibility, money management skills, and the value of a dollar. Activities.

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For the Mommas

JULY 3, 2014

When you have children, it can be a real struggle to keep them occupied without spending a lot of money on expensive forms of entertainment. In this guide to frugal family activities, the authors give you a range of ideas on how to keep your children busy all year round without going over your budget. They deserve the best.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Scholastic : A staple of many classrooms, Scholastic offers a Teacher Store filled with products and discounts for educators only. Michael’s : At Michael’s craft stores, teachers with a valid educator ID can take 15% off all regularly priced items in store. Ben Franklin Crafts : This craft store offers 10% for educators each Tuesday.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

” 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. If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Keep your eyes and ears open for local activities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Now I watch very little TV, and what I do watch tends to be educational in nature (though very entertaining nonetheless). Reading books – it generally doesn’t matter whether they are fiction, non fiction, or a memoir – can be very educational. These things can be so educational and entertaining.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 11, 2014

One very effective activity that I did early on was to have money taken automatically out of my paycheck and used to buy shares of a mutual fund. Then Vanguard automatically used that money each month to buy shares in my chosen mutual fund. You pay taxes on money you don’t really keep. AIP is effective.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 20, 2013

Recyclemania – First week of February – RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2014

Consider some of these activities: 1. Is your child considering a career field that may require quite a bit of education such as a college professor or a veterinarian? Letting him experience life, though, is a great way to motivate him to pursue further education. When he had enough money, he was on his way to the next country.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 24, 2019

Museums are a great place to go to have fun while educating your kids. That makes for more fun for less money. You can switch up your activities, and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to be together and converse as a family. Learning doesn’t have to stop once school ends! Scope Out Local Events and Festivals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Many people like having hobbies , but many of us have cut back when it comes to doing the things we like so that we can save money. Add drinks, snacks, and music, and it will soon become one of your favorite activities. Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money. It is a perfect.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2011

These organizations depend on the generosity of the general community to make donations to charity of money, goods and services, in order that they can carry out their work. Throughout history, money has been donated to the needy, as well as food, clothing, tools, bedding etc. 5 Pieces of Advice to Tell Your Child About Money- Part 5.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2016

Others might point out the importance of a good education. While these things obviously could bring in a lot of money, they actually may not make you rich or help you stay that way if you do make it. They are nimble in switching from non-productive activities to productive ones to keep moving ahead. Here is what I think.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 17, 2016

I get a letter telling us parents that kids are now going to use tablets in the classroom for a few free educational Apps. I educated them with history that is not being taught in school. however I save me some money. I taught my daughter how to use a REAL Dictionary, not one that is online. but a paperback.

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