Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

You can get candles at dollar stores for cheap. Make yourself a cup of tea or coffee at home and take it with you to your local library and browse around. I encourage you to make an effort in your life to make time for “you.&# 6 Cheap Ways to Enjoy Winter. 6 Cheap Ways to Enjoy Winter.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 2, 2016

These five recipes will not only keep some extra cash in your wallet, but they’ll make sure to give you the proper nutrition that you need. Eggs are always cheap, and you can use canned vegetables if you’d like to save even more. Fortunately for us, lettuce and tomatoes are usually pretty cheap. Most of us have been there.

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APRIL 4, 2012

Or maybe you’re looking for a creative gift idea on the cheap? Check out this great tutorial on how to make your own glass magnets using scrapbook paper, flat gems, and mod podge! I bought a big bag of flat-bottomed gems from the Dollar Store! They might even make cool wedding favors on the cheap!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 13, 2015

Take a look below at some cheap summertime eats the whole family will love. Enjoy the summer treats you love and learn about how to make some new ones. Cheap Summertime Eats the Whole Family Will Love: 1. a pack, plus you can find buns at the day old bread store. Take a look! Hot Dog Bar. investment will go far.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 1, 2013

Instead, why not consider making some of your own Halloween décor? Make a dollar store fallscape. Buy a colorful red, orange, or gold runner at your local dollar store as well as a few faux pumpkins or gourds. It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 29, 2015

Holiday Crafts for Kids is a fun collection of easy to make projects for kids to make for the holidays. All of the materials used to make these projects were purchased from a dollar store or were objects that were found at home. You’ll find ideas for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Hanukkah.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 17, 2011

Make a “pampering basket” I used a dollar store basket and filled it with things from my stockpile – many were free or cheap. Add some cellophane and a bow to make it pretty. Movie Night basket – I used cheap candy and popcorn. I bought a few items to add from the dollar store.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 19, 2012

Make your own Ribbon Wreath Plates. You could pick up a package of plain paper plates from the Dollar Store and use a 50% off coupon to get cheap ribbon at the craft store. Need some fancy and fun serving plates for a party, but don’t want to spend a pretty penny? Here’s a great idea!

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 6, 2020

These adorable pillow covers will make your home feel all the love without having to spend an arm and a leg on dedicate throw pillows. Skip the cheap disposable party banners from the dollar store and invest in one of these durable, reusable banners instead! Choose between 8×10 (printed on 8.5″x11″

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 15, 2016

There’s no need for such extravagance and it certainly won’t make you any less of a parent to host a birthday party planned with LOVE over MONEY. So, I encourage you to make a plan, stick to your budget, and be proud of your efforts. Take a Trip to the Discount Stores. You can get a lot of tissue paper for a dollar!

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 24, 2013

Younger children can even make their own musical instruments if they wish using recycled materials. Find some fun tunes and grab some glow sticks from your dollar store or Amazon.Then, get decked out in them and dance your tails off in the dusk! You can even make little tickets for this event to make it like a real theatre!

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Make a huge outdoor water bed with this easy to follow tutorial! And it costs under $10 to make! Super easy (and cheap) to make! Gather a collection of rocks and paint to have kids make their very own caterpillar! Backyard Oversized Memory Game from Dollar Store Crafts. No sprinkler?

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Saving SAHM Sanity

JUNE 17, 2013

I can''t wait any longer to make our annual summer fun list, I can''t wait until summer break! Make Something Monday 1. Toilet Paper Tube Snake Cheap Crafty Mama Get Outside Tuesday ?A Make tiny bubbles our family world 8. Make homemade ice cream, bake cookies, then use the two to make ice cream sandwiches!

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 16, 2011

I wanted to make sure you all knew that Family Dollar has some awesome holiday gift ideas you should definitely check out! These are not your typical dollar store finds! This week I went to a Family Dollar blogger event for the holidays. We next moved on to the home decor table and I was shocked.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

You Blow Me Away Valentine via Makely Attach these free printables to some bubbles, and kids will go wild over this one! Friendship Bracelet Valentine via Dandee Designs If you have especially crafty children, they might have a blast making these for their fellow classmates. And they are super simple to make.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 23, 2016

Feel free to reference back to the previous week’s lessons for any refreshing you may need, and remember practice makes perfect!!! Do NOT take the cheap route on this step! This will make clipping so much easier and you will end up ruining less coupons than clipping with scissors.

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For the Mommas

MAY 21, 2015

Guess I am a cheap date! When I’m hosting a party I am always thinking of ways to display my ice cream desserts to make it more fun. My favorite picnic food is hands down hamburgers and hot dogs. Nothing fancy for me! grin** For dessert, also nothing fancy, I prefer ICE CREAM!! White- MAGNUM White and Fruttare Coconut and Milk.

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