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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. If you can’t afford a gift, make or do something for the recipient. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Thrifty Thinking: Valentine's Day

Motherhood Moments

It also released its nationally representative 2023 Valentine’s Day Spending Survey , which found that more than 1 in 4 of Americans expect their Valentine to not spend any money on gifts this year. Virginia Beach, VA Valentine’s Day Spending Survey – Key Stats Some People Anticipate Smaller Gifts. Dinner May Be Too Expensive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Many Carnivals Over the Past Few Weeks

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Penniless Parenting hosted the Festival of Frugality – Life Stages Edition and included YFS’ post, Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel. Sustainable Personal Finance included YFS’ post, Frugal Anniversary Gift Ideas that Will Win Her Over in the Carnival of Personal Finance #349.

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Free Summer Reading Programs for Kids!

Couponing 101

Half Price Books – During the months of June and July, if a child reads or a young child is read to for 300 total minutes, they could win a $20 gift certificate. Pottery Barn Kids – Receive a FREE gift when your child completes their reading challenge. Just fill out the form and bring it in to claim your free tokens.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Author Bio: Monique loves to blog, and writes about thrifty living and product reviews on her site : Stretching the One Income Dollar. Look up the last three months receipts, ATM receipts, and bank records. Use coupons, children eat free specials, and discounted restaurant gift certificates to save on meals. Eating Out.

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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. If you are giving as a gift, I suggest placing a very small drop of hot glue on the pointed of each tack before sticking it in to help it stay shut. Use embellishments to create a unique and personal gift.

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

Saving Cents With Sense

Junior Chef: Discover some great gift ideas for Mom on Mother’s Day and you can create a delicious treat that Mom and the rest of the family will enjoy. Contact your local zoo for details. :: Free Museum Entrance for Bank of America customers. Thanks to Thrifty NW Mom for the info! :: Apple Camp. Saturday, May 9th at 10 AM.

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