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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots. Making do was a proud tradition just a generation ago – it showed that you were smart, thrifty and responsible. Use up your food.

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DIY Sock Snowmen

For the Mommas

This leaves me, as a mother of 5, trying to come up with ideas to do with my kids without breaking the bank. Another great thing, a lot of what’s needed you probably have already in your home, garage, or can find at the dollar store. Jenna is a couponer and an all around thrifty, DIY kind of women. What you will need-.

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FREE & Cheap Family Events (Including Mother’s Day Events)

Saving Cents With Sense

10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band. Contact your local zoo for details. :: Free Museum Entrance for Bank of America customers. Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card holders along with a photo ID.

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