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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. They had black paper flocked with a scroll design that looked elegant.

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last summer in my Grandma Rie’s Money Camp, we gave the 3 kids advertisements from the Sunday paper and asked them first to identify and cut out things that were needs; and then to do the same with things that were wants. Two car garages. Would you want to live in a one bath 2 bedroom home now with a family of 4 or 5?

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. Books, trendy clothes, dorm stuff, maybe a car, a computer and more are all on the hunt list.

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Store computer paper next to the printer, store clothing in the room in which you dress. I carried this idea to our garage. We have the walls lined with shelves and each family member used to spend time hunting for the tool needed and then put it back in a different place.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age!

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Celebrate a New You in 2013 with P&G Have You Tried This Yet? and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

a P&G program that highlights innovative products for your self, family and home, is here in 2013 to help offer you bright ideas to transform your everyday. Keep the family in full swing with some tips on how to stay happy and healthy in 2013! A Family Affair: Help Your Family Make the Most Out of the New Year. •

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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Family Balance Sheet

Participate in a Community Yard Sale vs. a Single Family Yard Sale. If you don''t have a large neighborhood to participate with, then ask your friends to join you and advertise a "multi-family". Use bright colored paper or poster board and add some balloons for attention. 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale. Advertise Online.