Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

As an alternative, head over to Walmart, Target, or another large retailer and pick a Slip ‘n Slide, or make your own , and buy some water guns or water balloons. Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. He wants you to be able to do the same!

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and go play some tennis. Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. Sure you can buy ice cream, but this is a fun and delicious activity for the littles. Hit the tennis courts. We found junior tennis rackets at a yard sale for our kids.

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Activism Budgeting Budget Amusement Park 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 15, 2011

Look up the last three months receipts, ATM receipts, and bank records. Actively choose to not buy anything that can be borrowed. Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library. This should help give a clear picture of how much money is received and spent. Written Budget.

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College Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Avoid impulse buys. Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal. What about eating out? How about clothes?

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

You can buy a bottle to share later, too, which will cost less than having wine out at a restaurant. Rent a movie or borrow one for FREE at the library. Look at the Target First program, Bank of America card holder program, or any other discounts they may offer. Go to your local Farmers Market and buy flowers.

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Frugal Flowers and Plants Flowers and Gifts Bank of America 111

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2017

errand every two weeks to stop by the bank, but the benefits far. Also buy produce as it is in season. bank account and we BOTH know what is there so we can BOTH use it wisely. buy things marked down at the end of the season so we have a good. 2 – I also will continue meal planning and buying sales for groceries.

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Debt Debt Free Friends And Family Sale Budgeting 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 15, 2015

Doing a no-spend challenge for a month is a great way to recover from higher spending months like December when our bank accounts take a hit due to Christmas. Gift Cards I have a few gift cards that we can use to buy a few groceries, if necessary. I then used that cash to buy coffee, milk, and eggs. It was a win-win!

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Leftovers Freezers Gift Cards January 40

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. The food you will actually eat is what is worth buying! Guess what!

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 21, 2012

Kathleen from Frugal Portland shares More thoughts on buying a house. TTMK from Tie the Money Knot presents 5 Ways to Save Money Using Your Local Public Library , and says, “Want to know about a place that offers some incredible bargains – including things that are totally free?” The Best of The Rest.

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Personal Finance Finance Debt Money 219

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Avoid impulse buys. Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal. What about eating out? How about clothes?

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Avoid impulse buys. Bank of America card holders can enjoy FREE museum membership once a month. Don’t forget to check your local library for FREE events, movie and magazine rentals as well. Buying a lunch each day can be pricey, even if you are finding a good deal. What about eating out? How about clothes?

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 2, 2015

FREE Museum Weekend for Bank of America Customers. Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Simply present your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card along with a photo ID to gain free general admission to any participating institution.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family October 40

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 2, 2016

Firstly, I was offered a better-paid job but needed a vehicle to get there, so I took out a loan to buy one. It was getting to the point that as soon as I got paid, covered my monthly bills and made the required debt repayments my bank account was back to zero again. If it wasn’t absolutely critical, I didn’t buy it.

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Debt Finds Debt Free Pay Off Debt 100