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Amazing Art: DIY Crafts from Bowdabra

Motherhood Moments

Sandy Sandler, creator of Bowdabra and a Do-It-Yourself craft and home décor expert for the creatively challenged, has cost effective, easy to do craft projects celebrating Christmas. Her frugal craft projects and activity ideas are designed to transform the creatively-challenged into creative pros.

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Would You Live in the Past for Peace of Mind and Financial Well-Being?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Amy Dacyczyn, author of the 1990s wildly popular The Tightwad Gazette , once remarked that frugal living is often synonymous with green living. If you’re frugal, you’ll likely take steps to save money such as not using disposable products like paper napkins and paper towels. Of course, this makes sense.

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Frugal Valentines Day Dates

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some great ways to show your partner that you love them on a budget: Cook Dinner at Home. This may sound boring but there is something very romantic about a bottle of wine and a good, home cooked meal in front of the fireplace with your partner. Grab a blanket and make some popcorn at home. Frugal and fun!

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Friday Links – School Update Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I like the activities and all but my life has felt over scheduled these days. Considering the work from home approach? If so, don’t miss John’s post at Frugal Rules that describes The Potential Pitfalls of Working from Home. How To Drive Green And Save On Gas Mileage. Hope your week went well.

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How to Make Homemade Bubble Solution: 3 Easy Ingredients for Bubble Fun!

Saving Cents With Sense

Not only is this a fun activity, but it is also a great activity for kids that are in speech therapy because it can help to strengthen their mouth muscles. The benefit to using the sugar mixture is that you most likely have the ingredients in your home already. Family Fun Frugal bubbles diy kids activities'

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Spend less, and pry the kids away from those screens by doing some of these activities to build face time with yours. Take some books or activities along for yourself, and don’t be afraid to play with the kids. Today’s grand-kids are notorious for being glued to a screen. Hold a grandparent camp. Not into outdoor camping?

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Ways to Make Your Next Move More Eco Friendly

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have kids, keep the bigger boxes for a variety of activities. If you’re moving locally and really don’t want to create or deal with the paper waste that comes with moving, another alternative is green moving. People rent them, fill them, and have them delivered to their new home. Wrapping paper.