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Traveling With Kids: Do You Really Need The Gadgets?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While I don’t want him to be completely buried in a book the whole trip (although I’d rather have him read Septimus Heap books the whole time instead of playing a video game), something to read can provide a welcome non-electronic distraction. When I was growing up, my mom had a book about the geography of Idaho.

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Amazon Announces Eight Days of Holiday Deals

For the Mommas

Amazon Announces Eight Days of Holiday Deals. 18, 2015– (NASDAQ:AMZN)—Amazon.com today announced holiday deals start on Friday, November 20, with new deals added as often as every five minutes for eight straight days at www.amazon.com/blackfriday. Books, Music & Video Games: 80% off Transformers: The Covenant of Primus.

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The Peach Tree Battle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. I planted them that fall, a dwarf pie cherry, an Elberta peach, a Lodi apple and a Braeburn apple. Planting Fruit Trees Was a Bad Economic Decision We spent $95 for the trees. Plant blueberries instead!

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. When spring rolls around, plant the perennials for the recipient and this gift will bloom for years to come. And finally, #30: Make a coupon book. Are you a gardener?

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Free Kindle eBooks: Baking Bible, Mason Jar Gifts and More

For the Mommas

Besides being a delightful read for children with wonderful illustrations, this book teaches such an important lesson to children – as well as to an adult who may be reading the book to a child. Budgeting, especially for the holiday season when you are giving out many gifts can also be an added worry.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice. Learn from books but learn from doing and observing as well. Put the holiday gift of cash into your account. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. The trees are your investment accounts. You can do this.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

remember to keep in mind Mike's lunches as well Begin thinning out my massive book collection.so hard to do but a must as they are taking over our house :) Listen to the audio version of those history books I've been wanting to read.also.catch up on my movies.do well as a thorough vacuuming via the wet-dry vac.then spot clean ing.of

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