The Frugal Girl
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Another big win would be taking advantage of our great public library system.
Family Balance Sheet
APRIL 2, 2022
Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, and parks. Swap with another family who could use a date night too.
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Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 22, 2019
Include everything from weekend trips to longer vacations, yard/garden projects, home renovations, kids’ camps, gear and clothing, and any other summer expense you might have. Check your local community calendar, library, parks & recreation department, church, parks. Swap with another family who could use a date night too.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2013
Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. While we do frequent the library, there are some books that we like to re-read, and owning them is a practical solution. They can be found in a number of places, from online book swaps to eBay to Amazon.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 4, 2013
Visit your local library for free story hours. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 21, 2016
Visit your local library for free story hours. Rent free children’s movies from your local library. Attend a free crafting session at your local library. Gather old costumes and clothes and have a funky fashion show. Take advantage of free educational classes or presentations offered by your local library.
For the Mommas
FEBRUARY 23, 2011
4. With Your Neighbors: Rally your friends and families together and have a huge clothes and shoes swap. 8. In Your Community: Make use of the public library. That way when you get home from work and the kids get home from school, you can just pop one in the oven, freeing up time to sit and talk with your family.
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