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My Must Have Running Gear | Week 2 of 10 Weeks to a Half Marathon

Family Balance Sheet

I store all of the gear, except for my iPhone, in a bin in our garage. Saturday: 5 mile run outside, run at conversational pace. Saturday: 6 miles, run at conversational pace. Everything is ready to go when I head out the door. My Week 2 Workouts: Monday: 3 mile run outside, easy pace -. Thursday: 3 mile run outside, easy pace.

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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We wanted to make conversation piece centerpieces for each of the 10 tables, utilizing some of the many spring flowering daffodils we usually have at this time of year on our acreage. 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.

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Top 5 Must Know Negotiation Tips To Get Anything You Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. When negotiating, it is vital to put together your supporting facts and data, while anticipating potential questions that may come out in the course of your conversation.

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A Goal Without a Plan is Just a Wish

Family Balance Sheet

Sitting down with my husband to discuss our situation was one of the hardest conversations I have ever had in our marriage, but I felt so much relief getting it off my chest. Today, my husband and I can’t park a car in our garage because it is filled with 5 bikes, 2 scooters, 2 wagons, and a big wheel.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

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20 Board Games to Play at Family Game Night

Couponing 101

It also doesn’t require too much intense concentration, so it’s a fun one to play while also enjoying conversation with a group. One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2. It’s a challenging game that offers friendly competition and lots of laughs.

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