Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 19, 2011

You can eat out, have a few cocktails, shop, go to concerts and shows, take vacation and more. There are endless things that you can buy with money, but if you look around you will find that there are many ways to have fun without spending much at all. We usually buy food though so it’s not that free.

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Frugal Cinco De Mayo Portland Museum 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2013

A good part of our monthly income is spent on grocery shopping, and the budget may even go higher depending on whether it’s a holiday or a birthday where you need to feed more people. Don’t be loyal to any particular brand, and do some comparison shopping. That’s impulse shopping and most of us do that. Saving on Grocery Bills.

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Saving Money Money Bills Insurance 222

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

Peter’s Basilica in Rome” Not far from the Capitol is the State Museum of Pennsylvania. If you are local, consider buying a year long membership for unlimited access to the Science Center and other benefits. The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. Outdoor Festivals.

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Pennsylvania Museum Ohio Ice Cream 100

The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

At age 12, I started saving up my allowance and babysitting money to buy Christmas gifts for other children who were less fortunate. I was determined to buy a house that was less than we could afford. We ending up buying our current home in 2015, when local prices and interest rates were significantly lower. Childhood joy.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 182

Saving SAHM Sanity

MAY 31, 2013

For a full list check here Buy a Nicole Crafts tote at A.C. Full listing here In you have a Bank of America or Merrill Lynch debit or credit card, take advantage of their Museums On Us program. Free admission to over 150 museums across the country. Click here to find a museum near you.

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June Bank of America Cheap Kids 45

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 1, 2017

There’s gifts to buy, parties to attend, festive dinners to whip up, dozens of cookies to bake, Christmas cards to order, AND let’s not forget the cost of postage! I’ve seen free museum days, nativities, parades, Santa, and more in my community. Shop the After Holiday Sales. Shop the After Holiday Sales.

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Saving Money December Money Friends And Family Sale 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Holiday choirs at local shopping areas. ” In Regina , you can take a horse drawn wagon ride through Edwardian Gardens, visit the Amedee Forget Museum and participate in Victorian type festivities like cookie decorating and caroling. Christmas kids shop. Holiday Trains. Christmas movie marathon night.

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Inexpensive Activism Holiday Home and Garden 100

For the Mommas

JULY 1, 2011

AC Moore – Saturday 1-3pm, Buy a Painter’s Cap and Decorate it for FREE. Bank of America – Saturday & Sunday, Free Museums On Us days for Bank of America cardholders! There are over 100 participating Museums, Zoos, Science Centers, and Botanical Gardens across the US. You can use this 20% off coupon !

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4th Of July Bank of America July Activism 59

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Sunday 9/25 from 1-4pm, Celebrate with Yarn: Buy a new Yarn & Make a Scarf FREE, FREE Make & Take Yarn Ghost, Enter to Win a Yarn Sampler Basket and $100 Yarn shopping spree. Bass Pro Shops – Saturday 9/24 & Sunday 9/25, Red Zone Weeekend Event: 11am-4pm Free Family Activities, 12-3pm Free Crafts.

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Activism Pottery Barn Babies R Us Car Seats 113

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 18, 2011

Special deals are offered daily and when you buy the deal 5% goes to a preschool of your choice and 5% goes to a preschool scholarship fund. The deals this week are : Chicago $30 for: Family membership to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. so you can get an email about the new deals they will have in your city!

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New York City Minneapolis Museum New York 45

Saving With Shellie

JULY 23, 2014

If you shop at Target, you need the Cartwheel App. There’s no need to search and search for things on your shopping list. With all your favorite stores at your fingertips, you can quickly search for the items you need, highlight the best deals and clip items straight to your shopping list. 1 Target Cartwheel. 9 Red Laser.

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Money Saving Money Flights Saving 108

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 21, 2014

Credit cards might charge a flat fee or a percent of the transaction; the former quickly gets pricey if you’re buying every meal and souvenir with your card. If you anticipate shopping during your travels, take along an empty bag to fill with souvenirs. Take an extra bag. Stretch your budget with freebies and discounts.

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Travel Public Transit Airline Hotel 94

For the Mommas

JULY 17, 2016

Make a game out of waiting to see how long you can go without buying anything. Can you wait another day before grocery shopping? How about cleaning out your closet to see what hidden treasures you may have instead of buying a new outfit. Or see if you can find another way to get what you need without buying it.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 2, 2015

FREE Museum Weekend for Bank of America Customers. Bank of America’s Museums on Us is offering free admission to more than 150 museums nationwide. Buy a 9″ craft pumpkin by Ashland® and the rest of the supplies are free. View the FREE Wine Tasting Schedule here. :: More Free Museum Dates.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2014

Avoid impulse buys. Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Be a savvy spender by using coupons.

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2014 Saving Bills Emergency Fund 88

Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 28, 2017

We had lunch, strolled the shops, and took in the views of the lake. We chose one afternoon to buy a day pass for each child, plus a zip line. Other nearby destinations that we didn’t get to do on this trip: Corning Museum of Glass – located about 30 minutes from campground. Seneca Lake selfie! We decided not to.

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Family Kids and Family Outdoors Activism 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 3, 2017

Avoid impulse buys. Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Be a savvy spender by using coupons.

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. Luckily, my little is starting to enjoy some of these activities – like picking the peaches from our tree, grocery shopping, baking/cooking, and gardening and I love spending time with her doing these activities too! I try to get (and give!)

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Virginia Kids and Family Library Frugal 181

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Challenge your children to count the money in your wallet or ask them to point out the items that they could/would buy with $5 at a local shop. to Outer Space— Visit your local science museum or observatory to learn about astronomy with your kids. — Money is a tangible and fun way for students to explore math.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 23, 2011

Sunday 9/25 from 1-4pm, Celebrate with Yarn: Buy a new Yarn & Make a Scarf FREE, FREE Make & Take Yarn Ghost, Enter to Win a Yarn Sampler Basket and $100 Yarn shopping spree. Bass Pro Shops – Saturday 9/24 & Sunday 9/25, Red Zone Weeekend Event: 11am-4pm Free Family Activities, 12-3pm Free Crafts.

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Pottery Barn Babies R Us Car Seats Kids and Family 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 1, 2015

Avoid impulse buys. Before heading to the store, make a list of what you need and stick to the list while shopping. Don’t shop hungry and if your kids aren’t helpful with shopping, you may want to leave them at home so you can concentrate on getting the best deals. Be a savvy spender by using coupons.

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New Year's Saving Bills Emergency Fund 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 9, 2011

AMC Theatres – Buy 3 Movie Tickets, Get 1 Free this weekend (12/9 – 12/15) – select movie titles only. Bass Pro Shop – Enjoy crafts, a picture with Santa, and more at Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shop. Groupon – Save up to 90% at restaurants and entertainment venues with Groupon!

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Activism Pottery Barn AMC Building 81

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MAY 1, 2024

Don’t buy stuff Whenever we go anywhere with our kids, they want something to take home with them. Buying one small item usually won’t hurt the budget, but getting several of them certainly will. It could be fun to be a hometown tourist and visit your local museums and venues. They love those little souvenirs.

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Vacation Budget Budgeting Airfare 40

For the Mommas

MARCH 7, 2015

This will make your shopping trip easier! FREE; Must buy 9-oz.+; FREE; Must buy 9-oz.+; Must buy BOTH items] $5/1 Allegra, exp. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1 or Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb DVD: $14.99 If you are new to coupons, consider checking out our FAQs on how to get started!

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Walgreens Mars Emergen-C Advil 40