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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social. Get Rewarded.

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Thankful Thursday | only one more before Christmas

The Frugal Girl

College semesters always make Christmas seem like it pops up fast because I don’t have much time to think about it until after finals and then it IS really close. This week, I am thankful: that I had saved a bag that was perfect for shipping Snoopy You know those thin plastic shipping bags that clothes often come in?

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Healthy Habits: Navigating Life with an Eating Disorder

Motherhood Moments

Tell us about your book? In the book, you’ll find a multigenerational perspective on the underlying issues that fed into our eating disorders. Alayna had a vision to write a book that might help other teenage girls struggling with body image or eating disorders, but she was only 18 at the time.

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Amazon Deal Portable Travel Steamer sale price $19.99 (reg 39.99)

Coupons Do Work

Or something for college or travel? Check out this URPOWER Portable Travel Clothing Steamer available from Amazon.com for only $19.99 (regularly $39.99) when you enter promo code 52WFVFAS at checkout. Easy and convenient control with only one on/off switch, everyone can use this steamer, even man can learn to iron his own clothe.

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Shopping Hack: Instant Savings at Sam’s Club

Couponing 101

Sam’s Club is a members-only warehouse known for huge everyday savings on top household brands, from cleaning supplies and groceries to clothes and furniture. But did you know that you can get deals on top of those deals through their Instant Savings Book ? . They also offer lower fees for military members and college students.

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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the book, “Young Bucks – How to raise a future millionaire” author Troy Dunn claims that the greatest gift you can ever give your child is the ‘gift of want’ Unless a child wants something badly enough, they won’t spend the time and energy to try to figure out a way to go get it.

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How to Save Money with Your Kindle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most Kindle models feature Wi-Fi or 3G that allows you to easily go online nearly anywhere to search for books and magazines. With simple ordering that allows you to quickly download e-books and start reading them, you might soon find yourself with a very expansive and expensive library.