For the Mommas

OCTOBER 1, 2011

Today’s deal is the Brother Printer HL-2220 Monochrome Printer for $49.99 Use less toner and save money by using Toner Save mode for your less critical business documents. We are only 84 days away from Christmas. This is a perfect gift for a coupon loving friend or family member.

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Printers Brother Cartridges and Toners CD 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 2, 2014

It was nice to get together and see everyone, especially my brother whom I only see once a year. With tax time right around the corner, Oscar at Money is the Root highlights 5 Questions that All Taxpayers Should be Asking. Considering Lending Money to a Family Member? Should You Save Or Invest Your Money?

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Mars Fridays Haggle Haggling 180

Coupons Do Work

DECEMBER 24, 2016

His brother played that day. It was a good match and was great to see his brother again. (I I was excited to see the older brother again as the last time I saw him was at a charity event a few years ago. I was upset because I wasted my time and money to fly to the UK for a meeting that never happened. So is his brother.

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Hanukkah Christmas Brother Marshalls 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 19, 2013

My parents rewarded by brother and I for good grades. My brother and I excelled in school, as did both of our sons. My brother and I excelled in school, as did both of our sons. Parents who object to paying for grades feel that their students are expected to study hard and shouldn’t have to be motivated by money to do so.

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Parenting Kids and Family Student Motivation 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 27, 2014

My parents scrimped and saved for years to send my brother and I through state university. What a wonderful gift it was, but I wish I had been wiser in using it. I didn’t leverage my money well. I hope that by sharing these with you, it will help you to learn from my mistakes. I picked the wrong college major.

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Real Estate College Psychology Property Taxes 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

Of course I want it to look nice in my yard so now I am spending time and money on it. I took it apart (which took about an hour) and am stripping the paint off the iron (think at least one can of paint stripper) and then will spray with Rust-oleum – and I just found out that the cans I thought I had had been used on lamps!

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Garage Lamps Garage Sale Free 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. Use paper from other sources. If you have old maps you no longer need, use them. Be unusual.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 11, 2015

My sister-in-law and her husband had one that they used and rented out and indicated that it was doing well. I wanted a place for our family to gather – adult children and grandchildren along with us. The tax code for second homes used as rental properties is incredibly complex here in the US. Hint: not mine.

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Vacation Rent Taxes Grandchildren 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2012

A lot of you would classify indoor plumbing, central heat, grocery money and gasoline as ‘needs’ But wait, are they really always needs? A lot of times, she didn’t use grocery money either. Don’t need it, we’ve used an outhouse all our lives. Absolutely not! My Grandmother was born in 1898.

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Plumbing Grandmother Food and Drink Gasoline 227

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. Jason Price from One Money Design interviews Chuck Bentley: The Root of Riches Book Interview. Chuck wrote the book to challenge how people think about money.&#. Thanks for the honesty.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 16, 2012

History In 2006 I planted fruit trees, in anticipation of retiring and having time to pick and use the harvest. The fungus kept coming back, the spots on the apple tree kept causing it to lose apples, until last year, it lost all of them and then re-grew most – using up its blooming capacity for the spring. We spent money for water.

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Flowers and Plants Home and Garden Plants Gardening 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

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. How did you get interested in saving money? When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 182

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Alex Duncan shows you how to make a one note balloon bassoon using 40 mm pvc pipe, garden hose, duck tape and a balloon in a You Tube video. Find A Used Instrument. Relatives – Great Uncle Joe may still have that trumpet he used to play and might like to donate it to a future generation! She gives a step by step on her site.

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 19, 2013

We usually make New Year’s resolutions – lose weight, go back to school, stop smoking, save money, eat better, etc. How are they spending their money? Even little amounts will help them to start to learn money sense and value what they have. This site uses affiliate links. Are your kids old enough for an allowance?

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Kids Goals Kids and Family New Year's 85

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 22, 2013

The system saves parents money and the environment from discarding baby bottles when its time for the next stage in feeding. Eco-friendly Baby bottles are made from materials that can be recycled after use. I gave this set to my brother and sister in law for my baby niece and they have been loving the bottles!

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Giveaway Brother Parenting Niece 101

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 12, 2012

Burpee’s, Henry Fields, Stark Brothers, K Van Bourgondien & Sons, Van Enselen inc, John Scheepers Inc, Gurney’s, Henry Field’s, and Jung Seeds & Plants have all arrived in our mailbox (we are on a lot of lists!). Use them to help you learn about what species and varieties will do well in your yard or in your garden.

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Flowers and Plants Gardening Garden Frugal 185

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Somehow, I was watching a video of Korean YouTuber Maangchi making something she called a frugal Korean dish, which made me think that I probably should look for more frugal recipes to save money on expensive ingredients. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Green And Frugal Home and Garden Lunch Lunches 210

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

When Mom died, my brother purchased additional plots adjacent to hers so that family coming after could rest there as well. For us, it would be “$300 toward burial and funeral expenses (if not hospitalized by VA at time of death), and a $700.00 Check it out using the Burial Fact Sheet put out by the VA. Money Tips'

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Military Grandfather Education Los Angeles 162

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 18, 2013

My aunt was never married and didn’t have kids so my brother and I are it for her. Check out this easy budget for retirement calculator that I used with her and Jamie and I have looked at as we start to plan for the future and our retirement. I have helped her with a budget after retirement and it’s not easy!

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Calculators Aunt Budgeting Budget 71

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is a laser jet printer which is great for coupon printing will save you a ton of money in ink costs. Brother – HL-L2320D Black-and-White Printer – Gray $49.99 {Regularly $119.99}. If you’re looking to conserve toner, just select the Toner Save mode to use less on each print. off for all platforms.

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Blu Ray Printers Gifts Buy 40

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 23, 2015

Brother P-Touch Handheld Label Maker: $10. Thanks This Mommy Saves Money !). This site uses affiliate links. Lexar JumpDrive TwistTurn USB Flash Drive, 64GB: $19.99. 30% off All School Backpacks. Office Depot & OfficeMax Brand Binder Clips, 36 pk: $1. ALL Knowledge Adventures Software: $9.99. Limit 2 offers per household.

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Flashes Office Bic Paper 40

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year! Do I know where it went?

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 184

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

I try to only bring to you the eBook bundles that I think are the most valuable and The Ultimate Homemaking eBook Bundle is a complete library of 78 ebooks, 2 eCourses, 2 audio files, and 2 printable packs PLUS over $200 worth of bonus products you’ll really use! Simple Cooking to Save You Money by Kelly Crawford. home-managment.

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Sale Kids and Family Simple Mom 138

Work With What You've Got

JANUARY 7, 2010

We started using the Rebel. Nathan said I don’t need a lens; I need to be not lazy and learn to use it. Nathan is taking the pics for now, until I have time to learn to use the remote and take them myself, and close ups are really hard to do, but the pictures are much better. My Isabella Necklace arrived. In glasses.

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Old Navy Zappos Thrifting Club 45

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

I have an older brother who has no spouse, no children or other heirs. My brother and I live in different cities and don’t communicate frequently or visit more than once a year. Live is for the living – as my late Aunt used to say. I will miss my big brother if I survive him. Money Tips'

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Grandchildren Brother Aunt Donation 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2017

Their guardian will have control of the money they are to inherit. If you haven’t set up a will and designated a guardian, the courts might appoint a stranger as his/her guardian and your money might not get spent on that minor beneficiary. Alternately, the money might be tied up until the child is 18.

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Grandchildren 401K Money Contest 140

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

The recipient can use them for hot chocolate, coffee, tea, or just about anything. DIY Button Bling via Scraphacker Use old buttons to create bracelets, earrings, pendants, and even button bobby pins! for dad, grandpa, uncle, or brother (or anyone, truly!). No wrapping required, and that saves you money, too!

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 8, 2014

Last summer in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp, we gave the 3 kids advertisements from the Sunday paper and asked them first to identify and cut out things that were needs; and then to do the same with things that were wants. We got by back then using open windows, fans and attic fans. Air conditioning. Yes, there were phones.

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Phones Parenting Kids and Family Credit Cards 204

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Being that there are only two of us in our household, we never use up bulk groceries before they go bad, making it a wasteful endeavour. This allows us to cash in on the savings without watching our money go in the garbage by food waste. I am normally not a fan of bulk shopping at places like Costco. Cutting Down.

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Dinner Christmas Food and Wine Bulk 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Mom and Dad always pointed out how much better off we were than our neighbors, because we were saving money and building up assets. Grandma put us kids to bed in the south bedroom when we stayed over at the farm. We had a coal stove at home, but my brother and my shared bedroom was just a few feet from the stove. Money Tips'

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 21, 2015

Ways to Save Money on Homeschooling Your Children. If you find yourself in a new location and are looking for a playground, use the free KaBoom Map of Play, playground finder and just type your location into the search bar. :: REI Running Classes. Make memories and celebrate Turtle Day, Brother Day, Lucky Penny Day and more.

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Memorial Day 2015 Family Cheap 40

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 26, 2013

The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. For the first time, I have set aside money monthly for our Christmas spending. In years past, we used a credit card to purchase our gifts and paid the card off in January.

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Christmas Club Finds October 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

The elegant gems lock securely into the brush handle, using a glueless patent-pending ultrasonic process. Target Walmart Kmart Toys R Us Fry’s Electronics Product Price: $49.99 Tipster is the amazing new robot with 5 different play modes with an easy to use remote for younger robotics lovers. On October 14th, Shout!

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Giveaway Kids Gifts Blu Ray 89

Saving Everyday

AUGUST 14, 2011

Really Useful Boxes. Really Useful Box.55L. Brother Mono Laser Printer $59.99. Brother Wireless All in One Printer $49.99. Thanks, Money Saving Madness. Office Depot Compass* (Limit 5). Schoolworks Kids Scissors (Limit 5. Marble Composition Books (Limit 5). While supplies last. No Rainchecks. $1 Friskars Scissors.

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Office Brother Office Supplies Mail In Rebate 45

For the Mommas

DECEMBER 1, 2014

Also, you will get an EXTRA 10% Off on Select home items when you use code CYBER10. The other deals that are going to give you your money’s worth in the Target Cyber Monday Sale are: Buy One Get One 50% Off on Clothing, Shoes & Accessories for the family: Disney® Princess Girls’ 2-Piece Pajama Set from Disney Princess $5.00.

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Target Sewing Machines Clothing and Accessories Boys 59

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Found this very useful list from One Good Thing on 31 Things you can Freeze to Save Time and Money. 2/11 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Valentine’s Crafts 1/30 Pinterest Pin(s) of the Week: Little Brothers! What a great bit of knowledge! KitchMe highlighted this fabulous looking Chicken Marsala.

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Bread Sewing Baking Recipes 63