Budget Garage Holiday Parenting 
Stockpiling Moms
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
It is not only sustainable but also a great way to help reduce your gift giving budget. Some of the places I suggest looking for items include Flea Markets, Vendor Malls, Garage and Yard Sales, Facebook Marketplace, Etsy and antique stores. Now, more than ever we need to save money. It is time to normalize gifting thrifted items.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
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. Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. These ideas are gifts of time, creativity, and skills. Give a Photo Session.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. I love to shop garage sales. Use cash (yours, your parents or other cash that can be had). using what they already have.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 9, 2015
Not everyone is and professional sessions don’t always fit into people’s budgets. If you have the knack with your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduate, or a family portrait. Give a Photo Session. Are you a skilled photographer? Give your Perennials.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 30, 2015
How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s! According to some reports, it has become North America’s second biggest holiday (read that as second most commercialized and expensive).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 14, 2012
MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Newlyweds on a Budget : Paying down student loans – The following is a guest post. Well I’ll let you decide.
Coupons Do Work
JUNE 15, 2016
… This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! January has the best deals on holiday-related items with markdowns at 50% to 75%—sometimes 90% —off of everything from wrapping paper to decorations. The best guide ! Other Items on Sale: Mattresses, military discounts.
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