Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 12, 2012
College is riddled with unseen expenses that can leave students broke before they even hit midterms. Being smart and avoiding unnecessary spending can help you save money in college. Cut your textbook expenses to a fraction by renting or buying used books in older editions for a fraction of the price. Smart Grocery Shopping.
The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
I’m 47, married, and living amongst the cornfields in a college town in the Midwest U.S. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. What’s your best frugal win?
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Family Balance Sheet
JUNE 14, 2017
Connecting with one another, even for a short date or one at home after the kids are asleep, keeps the joy between us. If you have an ice cream maker at home, you can enjoy a cool dessert! If there are any local college campuses in your area, see if there are bands playing. Date like a college kid. Catch a free concert.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 15, 2011
Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library. Know Your Actual Budget.
Family Balance Sheet
AUGUST 12, 2011
Sports Season Suppers - Pack It at Eat at Home. Heading to College 5 Ways to Save on Back to College Needs at Savings Lifestyle. Rent and Save Money on College Textbooks at Financial Success for Young Adults. Back to School Bonanza: A Greener Option for Sandwiches at Kitchen Stewardship.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 31, 2015
I loved being home with my birth family as a kid, going to elementary and high school, finding new found freedom at college in my teens and early twenties, striking out on my own in my twenties, having and raising my babies in my twenties and thirties. I lost my stay at home baby weight and emerged a slim confident young career woman.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 22, 2024
Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). The most embarrassing money mistake I’ve made was purchasing a home.
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