Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 8, 2014

Whatever is left unclaimed at the end of the evening gets donated. When designers need to clear out the previous season’s merchandise and sell clothing that didn’t make the final production cut, they’ll slash prices, making it at least somewhat more affordable for the average consumer. Check the Kids Section. It’s a win-win-win.

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Clothing and Accessories Swap Thrifting Consignment Shops 220

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 9, 2013

We’d love to invite you to host a giveaway of “Springtime Skincare Essentials” featuring products from Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies like sun protection, acne solutions and lightweight lotions to keep skin in tip-top shape. Visit healthyessentials.com/our-caring to find out how to download the Donate a Photo app.

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Johnson & Johnson Giveaway Donation Neutrogena 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Thankfully, there are easy ways for us consumers to change this number and make a difference. Use old cardboard boxes and egg cartons for doing crafts with your kids. If you don’t have kids, donate these items to local day cares and schools. That is how much trash is being generated from just one country.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

If you buy your child a new doll, make sure that you donate or sell another one of her toys or you’ll end up with a toy room filled with toys your children don’t play with. However, since I have three kids, the artwork can pile up quickly. Battling clutter will be a lifelong activity, especially in our consumer society.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 1, 2012

On my street, which is a cul-de-sac (perfect for young kids), there is just my grandson, the kids who recently moved in next door, and one group of older teens. Hardly the gang of kids that I grew up with, who roamed the surrounding streets on Halloween night, using pillowcases for our haul! But this year was especially bad.

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Leftovers Halloween Gratitude Kids and Family 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! Kids will naturally accumulate stuff, even when they can’t buy it. But as time wears on, the cats and dogs move on and the kids move out.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

Managing your finances gets a lot more complex and time consuming. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. If you plan to donate it, will the organization use it for the purpose you intended, or spend it on perks for their employees? Would I have enough to house, feed and clothe them?

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 9, 2014

My kids have sensitive skin and AVEENO® has always been a lotion I turn to for them. Purchase any Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. product at CVS from 1/5/14 to 1/11/14, and we will donate 10c, up to $100,000 for 35 Nurse Practitioner Scholarships. Here’s more info: You SAVE, we GIVE.

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Aveeno Band-Aid CVS Lotion 79

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 24, 2013

As part of the annual drive Iams has donated more meals than ever before, with 5.5 million bowls of food going to homeless pets, surpassing the original goal of 5 million donations. Related Stories Culturelle Kids! Iams Home 4 the Holidays, one of the world’s largest pet adoption drives, announced that nearly 1.3

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Iams Giveaway Home Holiday 111

Nicoles Nickels

JULY 29, 2011

Consumers can take simple steps to help “School the Nation” – and help keep kids in school. For each coupon redeemed, P&G will donate two cents to CIS. The uncapped donation will be based on the number of coupons redeemed beginning July 31 – the more you save, the more you give. Most coupons expire after four weeks.

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Education Giving Giveaway Donation 63

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 8, 2012

Consumers can join the fight against hunger in-store or through Facebook. Walmart will donate a total of $2 million to the 21 communities receiving the most support: $1 million to the winner and $50,000 each to the 20 runners-up. Winning communities will be announced May 1st. © 2012 Nicoles Nickels LLC.

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Walmart Unemployment General Mills April 45

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

All EcoBeachie™ products contain upcycled ocean plastic and other post-consumer grade plastic waste and the Kickstarter campaign launches this Valentine’s Day. I love my frisbee, my kids and dogs do too,” said Binty Parsons, EcoBeachie™ customer. Show our oceans some love this Valentine’s Day; Love your Sweetie- Love Your Planet.

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Illinois Michigan Chicago Backyard 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

Nicole from Nicole and Maggie: Grumpy Rumblings of the Untenured tells her story about giving Self Serving Donations. Financial Uproar from Financial Uproar discusses The Damn Kids These Days. Junior Boomer from Consumer Boomer asks Is It Better To Save Or Repay Debt? My kids are going to know about money as a fetus.

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Personal Finance Finance Family Debt 240

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I have 11 kids, ages 9-29, and two cats. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I would like to retire and not have to worry about every last penny, and to be able to travel a little and treat my kids.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 190

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

So, they are safe around kids and pets. To help consumers face unpredictably messy moments with ease and speed, BISSELL Homecare Inc., It is the only steam mop that gives consumers the option to leave behind a Spring Breeze scent as they clean. Product Price: $99.99. introduces the BISSELL PowerFreshTM Steam Mop.

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Entertainment Holiday 2012 Gifts 97

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). I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Rent Son Frugal Home and Garden 182