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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. If you're visiting family over the holidays, these can all give you a break from being cooped up inside together, do some bonding activities, or to get away from them altogether for a little bit.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. More family time! My family has eaten together almost every night during this time. Being self-employed, we need the security that it offers.

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6 Upcycling Projects Kids Can Help With

Couponing 101

Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. Kids Activities. Is your family a Mod Podge family? It uses Mod Podge and old magazines to make beads. We also love that you can later use the beads you make for other craft projects. If so, this project is for you!

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

Family Balance Sheet

I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. We do budget for dining out and this year, we will need to be more diligent about staying within that budget. The Girls’ Activities.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Right now, we are actively looking for a new-to-us vehicle to replace the almost 14 year old car that my husband currently drives.

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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our son was growing, and we knew we wanted to provide him with extracurricular activities that made sense for him — music and sports and scouting. This means that after we take care of retirement and emergency fund contributions, and after everything else is taken care of, we have enough to do what we like.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many families remember a time, not too far gone, when their ancestors lived in a rural community without the benefit of electricity, running water, indoor plumbing, central heat or air conditioning. Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without.

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