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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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Necessary Holiday Travel Tips

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We used it on our trip back from France and we were able to use the Global Entry monitors and skipped the long customs line and ended up going straight to an agent while everyone else was waiting. Try skipping any lines with small kids, because they usually take longer. This makes these lines longer.

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20 Fun & Budget-Friendly Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. It was awesome and we plan to take our kids this summer now that our youngest daughter is riding a bike. We found junior tennis rackets at a yard sale for our kids.

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6 Unique Places to Trick-or-Treat This Halloween

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It’s difficult for someone like me, who loves Halloween, to see that trick-or-treating just isn’t what it used to be. Kids used to dress up, go around the neighborhood with their families yelling “Trick-or-Treat!” Halloween used to be about innocent fun and cavities (ok, maybe not actual cavities, but you get my point).

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Lowest Price! Step2 Whisper Ride Touring Wagon – $88 (Shipped)

Saving With Shellie

It’s perfect for trips to the zoo, amusement park, neighborhood walks, summer sporting events and so much more! Removable table surface that can be stored when not in use. If you’re working with a smaller budget, check out these deals: Step2 Wagon For 2 Plus – $55.99 (shipped). Two seat belts included.

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NEW #SummerFUNd Giveaway from Dr Pepper® & Walmart

Saving Everyday

My kids and husband have been thoroughly enjoying the fact that I’ve been buying more soda than usual – thanks to these awesome giveaways. Keep yourself hydrated with Dr Pepper and earn lots of entries in their new Summer FUNd contest while you’re at it! 250 in Walmart eGift Cards, Amusement Park Cash, or Zoo Cash.

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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! By cutting my hubby’s and kid’s hair we saved $520 a year for 10 years ($5280). This post was written by Marie. .