Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Why is it important for parents to have books at home for their kids? I think that’s great; if the list introduces families to less-famous Sendak works like “The Nutshell Library,” I’ll consider it a success. The story runs just in time for the holidays – as parents look for gifts that are not only entertaining but educational.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 2, 2011

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. Cook at home. Instead of eating out, why not experiment with some recipes at home. Brew your own coffee and tea.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Now take it one step further: save money on entertainment by checking out your movies at the public library. Nearly every library has expanded their catalog to include a diverse range of media offerings. Shop Online.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Whether it is Winter Wonderland, Home Alone, Scrooged or any of the myriad of other traditional holiday shows, you can stage an at home get together (or pajama party for the little ones) to pop some corn and have a movie marathon right on your own TV. Local library events & performances. Christmas kids shop.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 3, 2011

I know my kids have plenty to do around our house, but the same toys, bikes, books and swing set can get boring after just a few weeks spent at home. Check out your local library and book stores for their summer reading programs. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Storyline Online remains committed to providing the extra help to teachers in classrooms, as well as parents with school-age children at home. With over 900 million views worldwide, Storyline Online has been a trusted educational brand and free literacy resource for teachers and parents since 2001.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Lemoncello’s Library) and Mary Pope Osborne (Magic Tree House), in addition to exciting middle-grade debuts like H. The Creator Club , their subscription service, features activities, live-streamed classes, a weekend radio show, and videos to entertain and encourage creativity for kids at home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 17, 2013

Don’t go to the library and access your online banking there, and don’t do it at work either. Access Banking Only at Home. Instead of taking your laptop to Starbucks and doing your banking there, complete it at home before you leave. Use Only Your Personal Computer. Do Not Save your Baking Information.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Our life is now dictated by a school schedule; the bus stop, math homework, reading assignments, teacher conferences, soccer practice, church clubs, swimming lessons, lunch menus, packed lunches, school fundraisers, tissue toss.don't ask, sign this paper, library books, blah, blah, blah. I'm no longer a stay-at-home mom.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

I read this book around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time workforce to stay at home with our new baby. It was a hard transition for me to go from being a major financial contributor in our marriage to staying at home with a baby and not bringing in a paycheck.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

Finish your purchasing from the list, go home, and think over it. It is always costlier than eating at home, and it makes you fat, no matter whether you are buying a quick snack at a fast food restaurant, vending machine or a convenience store. Get them from the library where movies are free if you return them on time.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

If you get a chance, find this book at your library and read it, especially that chapter. I read Millionaire Women Next Door around the same time that I became a mother and left the full-time work force to stay at home with our new baby. Money and marriage is a joint responsibility between the two spouses (at least in our home).

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APRIL 6, 2020

app has a digital library of thousands of books for children 12 and under. If your little musician is stuck at home without instruments, the Piano App by Yokee is a fun alternative. If your kids are voracious readers, you probably can’t keep enough books in the house to see them through the lockdown. Piano App by Yokee.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 21, 2012

Get creative with some exercise ideas at home to save money in this area of your budget. Rent workout videos from the library. There are many options for exercising at home. Try walking around the neighborhood each day. Use soup cans or water bottles instead of weights. Put on some music and dance. Jump rope in place.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 28, 2019

However, getting coffee from a coffee shop is a lot pricier than brewing it at home. Many libraries offer online lending of audiobooks that you can enjoy on the go. It can be tempting to stop at your favorite coffee shop on the way to work. After all, you deserve a little pick-me-up.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 4, 2013

Visit your local library for free story hours. Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. People cooked and ate at home. The cold war colored our life. Weather prediction was terrible.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 26, 2014

This app allows you to stream your Disney, Pixar and Marvel movies at home or on the go. Build your digital movie collection with a library of hundreds of videos to choose from… more coming soon! They have an extensive catalogue of movie titles and even exclusive content you can’t find anywhere else.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Catching the deals while sitting in your pajamas and drinking a cup of coffee at home is SO much better than facing the holiday crowds and traffic!) Kindle Owners’ Lending Library : Members can “check out” one book per month from the Lending Library, which features over 500,000 titles.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Go to the library. Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee at home and take it with you to your local library and browse around. The best part about this activity is libraries usually have a whisper policy so it is a nice quiet place to escape to. We all have a movie that we can watch 100 times without getting sick of it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. You can have just as much fun roasting marshmallows, telling campfire stories and playing outdoors at home as you can at a campground.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Our active life goes on, so I will be planning a nice eat-at-home dinner with a special sweet treat, rather than eating out. Borrow movies from the library. 7 – Look for FREE entertainment. Find free fun in Frugal February. Say that 5 times!). Invite friends over for a potluck/game night, instead of going out to dinner.

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Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

Now that school has started back up, your kids are probably back in the swing of things and may need some new books to read at home. Build a library of Disney classics & Pixar hits. Check out these great offers right now on Dr. Seuss & Wreck-It Ralph Book Offers. Get started with 4 Disney books for just $.99

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

You can still enjoy all Italy has to offer from home! First, visit your local library for information and books about Italy. Visit the library and learn all you can about the beautiful land of Ireland! Plan your own safari at home where you look for these wild animals such as koalas and kangaroos! Visit Italy!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 22, 2011

I had missed eating at home though, so I did pretty well. I also helped my husband shelve books at his school library for about 5 hours. Unfortunately, I still didn’t keep up with my Weight Watchers points this past week.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 25, 2020

A good meal at home can be just as romantic as a night out. There are lots of ways to get free e-books, such as your local library’s digital collection, Amazon Prime’s free Kindle books , and Project Gutenberg. Try binge-watching “Cutthroat Kitchen” on Hulu before you make your meal. Have a Romantic Meal.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2016

Visit your local library for free story hours. Make freeze pops at home using fruit juice, ice cube trays, and toothpicks. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 23, 2013

If you have a future doctor or scientist at home – you’ll want to check this one out! The Tag Learn to Read System library features 80+ interactive books, puzzles, maps and more. #1: LeapFrog Tag Interactive Human Body Discovery Pack. New HOT selling item today on this LeapFrog Tag Interactive Human Body Discovery Pack.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

You can also visit your local library and check out DVD’s for free. Lastly, if you haven’t searched yet, there are numerous links on Pinterest to workouts you can do at home. YouTube has hundreds, if not thousands of free workouts available. If you have digital cable services, many offer On Demand videos that include fitness workouts.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 25, 2012

The trick to a perfect staycation is to remember that you are still vacationing, even if you are staying at home, so try to keep household chores, projects, and business interruptions to a minimum. Just because you are at home, doesn’t mean that you should be on call to the office. More than anything, just enjoy yourself!

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For the Mommas

APRIL 28, 2015

It is just one more benefit of having a furry friend at home. If you are interested in having your child read to a pet, check your local library or your local animal shelter. Well, a 2010 University of California study showed that when children read a story to a dog, they showed a 12% increase in their reading skills.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Go to the library. Instead of buying books, check them out of the library. Find all kinds of fun activities you can do at home. You can save yourself hundreds, even thousands, a year by breaking up with your cable provider and signing up for an online streaming service. Frugal gifting. Gifts don’t have to cost a lot of money.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 16, 2015

We are now more committed to save money and we eat mostly at home, BUT we do enjoy at a few meals out each month. Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase. Restaurants can be a huge drain on any budget, but there are ways to enjoy a meal out without spending a lot of money.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 2, 2015

Parents might purchase supplies for their children at the beginning of the school year, but it doesn’t take long for things to get misplaced or left at home. She asked parents to not buy her a personal gift, but instead buy new books for the classroom library. School Supplies. New Games for Indoor Recess.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library. Making the first coffee of the day at home and taking it to work in an insulated cup can easily save three to four dollars a day. Convenience meals picked up at a local super market is often a third of the price of eating out.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Most of my evenings/weekends are just hanging out (largely at home and in the yard with my family). In my area, the amount of free beautiful parks, nature centers, museums, national monuments, free concerts, kid programs at the library, things to rent at the library (books, ebooks, Kanopy, tools, toys, board games) is so wonderful!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

You can also visit your local library and check out DVD’s for free. Lastly, if you haven’t searched yet, there are numerous links on Pinterest to workouts you can do at home. YouTube has hundreds, if not thousands of free workouts available. If you have digital cable services, many offer On Demand videos that include fitness workouts.

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