Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 26, 2012

Choose Inexpensive Restaurants Choosing a restaurant with less expensive menu options is a great way to save money. Tip – If you are eating late, don’t be afraid to have a small snack at home. This way you will generally have something inexpensive and sweet on hand for dessert.

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Dining Saving Money Money Eating Out 203

For the Mommas

AUGUST 21, 2013

Check out Dollar General ‘s grocery aisle for some quick, inexpensive dinner ideas. You can find great prices on all your BTS needs for both all your kids, including college students. :: Have supplies ready for packing lunches. Be sure to have the appropriate supplies ready for when school starts. :: Have snacks on hand.

Hamburger Helper 45

Hamburger Helper Inexpensive Dinner Dinner Easy Dinner 45

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. They usually opt to sell drinks and snacks (which they purchase and mark up) at the lake.

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Kids Kids and Family Cookies Thrifty 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). We also want to get our kids through college without them having loans to pay back, and we are 1 out of 4 on that so far! We went hiking at Turkey Creek in Florida.

Rent 180

Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 180

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Inexpensive yet creative? Sweet Ginger Sriracha Roasted Cashews via In Johnna’s Kitchen A drool-worthy, healthy snack sure to please most palates. DIY Creative Cash Gift Idea via The Redefined Mom This is perfect for that teenager or college student in your life! This is for you. See also: no gift wrap necessary!

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DIY Christmas Gifts Homemade 91

The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

I learned from the best, but I believe that a personal finance course should be a requirement for both high school and college graduation. Part of the appeal of the area in which we live is that there are plenty of inexpensive opportunities for outdoor recreation. That’s not right. That would be me. It happens all the time.)

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178