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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They rarely gave us toys or money. They provided Christmas and birthday toys and on occasion provided direct financial aid. I only remember staying with them once without parents around. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids).

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9 Ways to Save Money at Disney World 2016

Coupons Do Work

What is great is you can use these discounts to buy marked-down costumes, toys and more ! Save money when you use the Disney Shuttle : If you are staying at an off-site hotel, check out a shuttle to Disney World- to take you to and from the parks. Members can see films, eat out, shop at discount rate. Free Wi-Fi !

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Frugal Travel Tips

Couponing 101

For those times that you will want to eat out, see what’s available at Restaurant.com ahead of time. It’s definitely worth it to keep refilling the ice in the ice chest to keep the food cold. Instead of buying bowls, we buy a bag of paper cups that we use for drinking as well as for cereal in the mornings when we travel.

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Things We No Longer Use

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Who cooks at home anymore, many people eat out. When moms needed to keep baby safe and occupied while she did something else, into the play pen the kid went, with plenty of toys with which to play. Be careful where you spend your money! Even if you do cook at home, have you ever worn an apron? As my Aunt M.

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3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family

Saving Cents With Sense

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. That is not rocket science. Then you are in luck!

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Free Kindle eBooks: Masor Jar Recipes, Back to Lazarus and More

For the Mommas

They learn to work together, clean up their room, and organize their toys. If you’re like me, you are continually searching for quick and easy low cost healthy ways to eat. The cost of eating out adds up and is probably not as healthy as food we can make at home. Dead In The Water by Julie Smith.

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Unintended Consequences

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you pick up the toys every day in your toddler’s room, the unintended consequence might be that she may become a clutter-er later in life because she never learned the satisfaction of cleaning her room. Remember that your words and actions do have consequences – try to make sure those consequences are the ones you intend.