Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Building model airplanes, for example, might have gone by the wayside with the recession because it is a hobby that can quickly get expensive. If you are looking for a new hobby or simply something fun to do with your family that is inexpensive, there are quite a few options available to you. What do you like to do in your free time?

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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. We lived off my salary and banked Alan’s even before we were married so that we could build our own house (literally), paying cash as we went. Yup, I’m a voracious reader. What’s your best frugal win?

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 175

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2013

Take some vino or build a small fire and make s’mores. Rent a learn-to-dance video at the library and take a laptop to a local park at night. Grab a book from your library. Do you have any fun, inexpensive date night ideas? Do some stargazing together. Take a blanket. If you must, bring a really big blanket.

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Cheap Co-Op Budgeting Budget 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Did you know that seven of the eleven presidential libraries are in the Midwest, with three of them in these states? Visit the Truman library and the Historic Truman home that he and Bess lived in; and the farm home where Harry lived as a young man for only $12 per adult and $3 per child. Presidential Provenance. Eisenhower.

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Frugal Missouri Family St. Louis 185

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Local towns, libraries, malls and fire halls also host carnivals and festivals as fundraisers. On those days when the weather hits 90+ and the pool feels more like bath water or a summer storm seems to last for days, these indoor activities will be air-conditioned, entertaining, competitive, and often inexpensive. Fun @ Home.

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Activism Budget Budgeting Amusement Park 100

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 2, 2015

Easy and Inexpensive Pumpkin Dip. You can pre-register online register at Home Depot workshops. :: Lego Stores Free Model Build. Usually held monthly in stores, kids ages 6 to 14 can build and binoculars. Contact your closest LEGO® Store for details. :: Lowe’s Build and Grow. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins.

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