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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It can reinforce a family value or an educational need specific to your family. This was easy for me, because I already knew why I wanted the game – it is to be educational – to teach business lessons. Once I realized those two goals, the rest of the game play mechanics fell pretty quickly into place. Where to start?

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I also find that setting goals makes a difference. We wrote down a list of our current expenses, our current goals, and where we are at. Going Frugal. Fabulously Broke shares with us tips on how we can combat frugal fatigue. Yes it can get tiring living the frugal life if you don’t have the right approach.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. We, as a country, owe our young people a more comprehensive education. My personal best frugal win was marrying a guy who can and will fix almost anything. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I