For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 14, 2011

Staying healthy through the holiday season can be somewhat daunting. There is a new resource from Parents.com as well as the HealthyIs to help parents and families to recommit to their health and learn more about their health. Just in time for the holidays! Understanding good fitness basics and terminology.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Don’t miss Danielle’s Tips for Creating an Engaging and Profitable Website at Saving Without a Budget. Amy at Money Mishaps highlights the Airline Fees That Might Actually Be Worth Paying For just in time for your holiday travels. What Our Parents Taught Us About Money. 8 Ways to Save on Fuel. Frugal Date Nights.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Before we get to the list, if you haven’t started planning for Christmas, here’s my FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Worksheet to help you get started. In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. I use this spreadsheet.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2016

The divide between those parents who feel an allowance is beneficial and teaches money management and those who feel it just creates a sense of entitlement is huge. My view is that an allowance can be a chance to teach budgeting, opportunity costs and delayed gratification – if done right.

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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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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

So r ather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, f amily destinations expert Family Destination s Guide have done this for you. There are city locations, activities for all the family, ski options, as well as plenty of beach holidays.”

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 4, 2016

For me the new year’s reality sets in the first Monday after the holiday. This year, we took a long break over the holidays to travel to see friends and family, so today has been a shock to my system. I’m there…that place that only seemed possible for my parents…MID-LIFE. And ready to rock the new year.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Kids usually start asking a lot of questions when they’re 3, 4, and 5 years old, and it’s your job as a parent to answer those questions to the best of your knowledge in an open and honest way. It’s easy for kids to accept gifts from their parents and not realize the amount of money that has gone into them getting that gift.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Whether you’re on a budget or simply want to spend modestly, there are plenty of low-cost ways you can enjoy the holidays with your kids. There are so many great books written about the holiday season. The library is another great place to check out fantastic holiday movies. Free Entertainment. Look at the Lights.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 13, 2011

The Holidays are officially over. Kelly from Kansas City Mamas gives us some tips on how to infuse new into our homes after the holiday decorations are packed away. And I would do it without busting my budget. Read more about Guest Post: Infuse Some New – On A Budget. It is time to get back to reality. Share This!

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

rather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, family vacations expert Family Destinations Guide has done this for you. There are city locations, activities for all the family, ski options and as well as plenty of beach holidays.”

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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. Use cash (yours, your parents or other cash that can be had). They actually went in together with another parent to buy the house.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 8, 2016

Every week I share what we ate for the week on our budget. Our current monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. Dinners: Sunday, 3/27: Easter Sunday – we ate Easter dinner at my parents house. I’m sorry that I missed last week’s recap, so this week’s post will include the last two weeks.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

Every couple of months, I hop in my car and get ready for the 4 hour, solitary drive to my home town, where I hang out with my parents for a couple of days (holidays, etc). My mom and stepdad live in a fairly secluded place, and his parents live an hour away from them, so carpooling isn’t conducive to a successful trip.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 26, 2013

For my family, Christmas is the holiday to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Take a look at your Christmas budget. Request a Christmas Spending Budget excel sheet here. ) Let’s make the season enjoyable and memorable without blowing our budgets. Which brings me to Christmas! So what do you think?

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 26, 2013

You can grab this Rainbow Rubber Loom Rainbow Bands 1200 piece for only $4.95, that’s plenty of bands to make themselves and their friends something, maybe even their parents! Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 22, 2014

With Kindle FreeTime, parents can set daily reading goals for kids, and reward them with achievement badges Weeks-long battery life 1 Year Warranty Unfortunately this item is out of stock online, but is available for in store pick up at your local Staples store which is great because you can avoid shipping costs and have it in time for Christmas!

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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).

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MAY 4, 2013

Budgeting {Money & Time Management}. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox. Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget. Holidays & Special Events. Holiday Mixes: Gifts in a Jar. 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions. Clean Enough: Simple Solutions for the Overwhelmed Homemaker. 10 Steps to Organized Paper.

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. My parents gift us one for Christmas every year. Many restaurants have gift card specials, such as spend $50 and get a $$ card free, especially during the holiday season. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Are you ready for our marathon cooking session for the holiday season? There are traditional holiday dishes that are prepared in every family from generation to generation. Download: Budget Travel by Sarah Hall. A baby is a great thing to have, and you as a parent will want to take care of it and you’ll want to love it.

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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? Let us know in the comments.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 23, 2014

budgeting and frugal living. parenting and mothering. 5 Days to Budget Breakthrough by Kimberlee. Discipleship & Discipline: Practical Parenting Help for the Desperate Mom eCourse by Sarah Mae & Sally Clarkson. More Than a Holiday: A 25 Day Christmas Devotional for the Whole Family by Scott and Sarah Nichols.

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 13, 2016

Parent's Choice Diapers, Box - $17.57. Parent's Choice Diapers, Box. Parent's Choice Electrolytes, 33.8 Parent's Choice Electrolytes, 33.8 Parent's Choice Little Puffs, 1.48 Parent's Choice Little Puffs, 1.48 Parent's Choice Wipes, 800 ct - $13.47. Parent's Choice Wipes, 800 ct. oz - $3.58.

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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. Many of us have just celebrated Canada Day or Independance Day; a holiday where we celebrate our freedoms. Darwin from Darwin’s Money asks Are You Better Off Than Your Parents?

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 4, 2011

Here are this week’s hot deals of the day and coupon codes for Best Deal Magazines, my go-to for holiday and birthday gifts! Budget Home – $4.19 for 1 year with coupon code BUDGET. Sunday – Parent & Child, $4.39. 5 OFF $30 (Code: MNDSS410 Offer Expires April 10, 2011). Garden & Gun- $3.76

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Couponing 101

APRIL 30, 2013

Budgeting {Money & Time Management}. Your Grocery Budget Toolbox. Seasonal Menu Plans on a Budget. Holidays & Special Events. Holiday Mixes: Gifts in a Jar. 4 Moms of 35+ Kids Answer Your Parenting Questions. Clean Enough: Simple Solutions for the Overwhelmed Homemaker. 10 Steps to Organized Paper.

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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.

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Nicoles Nickels

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Here are this week’s hot deals of the day and coupon codes for Best Deal Magazines, my go-to for holiday and birthday gifts! Wednesday- Budget Travel, $5.49. Sunday- Parents, $4.39. Here are this week’s coupon codes: 15% Off Most Titles (Code: PXSS1016 Offer Expires October 16, 2011). $5 Fitness – $3.76

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 26, 2011

Budget Travel $3.99/year. This holiday sale will be live through through Monday 12/26 at 11:59 p.m (EST). Parents Magazine – as low as $2.22 Family Handyman $4.99/year. Reader’s Digest $3.99/year. Whole Living $3.50/year. Gift Cerficates. $10 10 Gift Certificate for $8.00. $15 15 Gift Certificate for $12.00. $20

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

Here are this week’s hot deals of the day and coupon codes for Best Deal Magazines, my go-to for holiday and birthday gifts! Weekly Specials: Parents – $3.76 Saturday – Budget Travel, $5.39. Here are this week’s coupon codes: 15% Off Most Titles (Code: PXSS220 Offer Expires February 20, 2011). $5

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 26, 2011

Here are this week’s hot deals of the day and coupon codes for Best Deal Magazines, my go-to for holiday and birthday gifts! Weekly Specials: Parents – $3.76 This week’s deals of the day are: Monday – Budget Travel, $4.39. 5 OFF $30 (Code: MNDSS51 Offer Expires May 1, 2011). Weight Watchers – $3.76

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2015

Once Upon a Company A True Story by Wendy Anderson Halperin tells the story of kids, parents and other relatives making and selling Christmas wreaths (and assorted other things in different seasons) to earn money for the kids college fund. What are your favorite lower cost holiday treats suitable for kids to make and sell?

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 5, 2011

Description of Product: “ With the cozy winter months quickly approaching, families across the nation are beginning to prepare their homes for the hustle and bustle of the busy holiday season. I brought some to my parents over the holidays to see what items they could use.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 7, 2014

You’ll also find some extra fun printables for Valentines Day, the pantry, and your budgeting. Modern Parents Messy Kids 2014 Planner Printables (38 pages). The popular organizing blog, A Bowl Full of Lemons has introduced a fabulous “Financial Mini Kit” to help get your budget in order. The kit is sized 8.5

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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 ! I got napkins for $0.79 June is here. Summer is here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

Here are some of the ways to do so, some of the ways I milk each dollar on my vacations – no matter what my vacation budget is. Give holiday gifts this year remembering your trip with those who went. They knew how to milk each travel dollar for all it was worth. Anticipate. Get those pictures organized.

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