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Wooden Snowman Craft

Stockpiling Moms

This year I started doing Home Healthcare and I have one client I am with 40+ hours a week. Every week I try to find new things to do with her and we found this amazing program through Kenton County library (Northern Kentucky) called Memory Cafe. The library has created a space for patients and caregivers to relax and have fun.

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6 Ways to Change Your Spending Habits

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Take advantage of your local library. If you are an avid reader like me, use your public library whenever possible. If the library doesn’t have your book in stock yet, have some patience. If you need a little inspiration, check out my friend Mr. SPF’s article on how he has quit smoking. Cook at home.

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7 Educational Apps to Entertain Kids During COVID-19

Couponing 101

Now that COVID-19 restrictions have kids home from school and daycare, it can be hard to keep them engaged all day long. The app includes videos, quizzes, exercises, and articles on a wide range of topics, including history, government, economics, science, math, and so much more. Khan Academy. Piano App by Yokee.

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Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Did you know that seven of the eleven presidential libraries are in the Midwest, with three of them in these states? Visit the Truman library and the Historic Truman home that he and Bess lived in; and the farm home where Harry lived as a young man for only $12 per adult and $3 per child. Presidential Provenance.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been a years-long reader of Frugalwoods, and I think that a Frugal Girl article on piano playing popped up as a recommendation based on my membership in the Frugalwoods Facebook page. I would like to pursue higher education in some way, maybe a History PhD, or a library science degree? The mug shelf 2. Only a few months!

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How Reading Biographies Can Change Your Life

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In your public library. The Under 30 CEO article 10 Billionaire Biographies You Must Read suggests several, including Sam Walton, Richard Branson and Mary Kay Ash (of Mary Kay cosmetics). I learned why he went into discount retail and how he felt about beating his competitors at the discount game. Where to find biographies.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. This only happened after we stopped owning homes and became renters.

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