Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

Hello and welcome to the 271st Festival of Frugality-10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition. Some people take spending and greed to a limit they shouldn’t and others become so extreme in frugality that they forget to enjoy living life. Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 7, 2016

Want something to do this weekend with the kids the frugal way? Educator Appreciation Days at Barnes and Noble. Babies”R”Us New Parent Classes. Here are awesome freebies to do this weekend :10/7 thru 10/9. Love Freebies / Free Samples / Giveaways/ Contests? Then check out our updated section daily of free stuff here.

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Coupons Do Work

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Want something to do this weekend with the kids the frugal way? Educator Appreciation Days and Tabletop Gaming Meetup at Barnes and Noble. Babies”R”Us New Parent Classes. Here are awesome freebies to do this weekend :10/14 thru 10/16. Love Freebies / Free Samples / Giveaways/ Contests? Adult workshops at Home Depot.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 25, 2012

Help your kids learn financial responsibility with the Dave Ramsey Kids Money Education Monster Pack on sale for $48 (normally $105). Abou t the Dave Ramsey Kids Money Education Monster Pack: You’ll receive Financial Peace Junior, the new Junior’s Adventures six-CD audio set, and a kids’ bank. That is a 54% savings!

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For the Mommas

JULY 3, 2014

In this guide to frugal family activities, the authors give you a range of ideas on how to keep your children busy all year round without going over your budget. Download: Frugal Family Activities: How to Keep the Children Busy All Year Without Spending a Fortune by Carolyn Stone. Practical solutions lead to practical results!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2014

Generation Y are more educated than generations prior, and there is a common notion that a degree is now worth what a high school diploma was once worth. It’s not impossible to graduate without student loans, even if you don’t have any parental help. However, this is not the case. Lifestyle Inflation. Career Tips'

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

MARCH 19, 2012

Spring Break projects: Instructions for making your own barometer with the kids (or grandkids).

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 29, 2016

Scholastic : A staple of many classrooms, Scholastic offers a Teacher Store filled with products and discounts for educators only. Michael’s : At Michael’s craft stores, teachers with a valid educator ID can take 15% off all regularly priced items in store. Ben Franklin Crafts : This craft store offers 10% for educators each Tuesday.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

If you are like most parents, you want to raise your children well – to develop their mental and physical aspects completely. Most people know that music education helps grow children’s brains. What suggestions do you have for parents to give music experiences to their children without breaking the budget? Go Frugal'

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 30, 2013

There are few ways to influence your child as strongly as their education. This is one reason many parents decide to take their kids’ education into their own hands and home school their children. Many parents that homeschool their children are shocked at how expensive the endeavor can be. And it can be costly.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2014

However, parents might dread summer as they struggle to find low cost ways to keep their kids entertained. After all, summer day camps and overnight camps, while fun and educational, can get expensive quickly. What is your favorite, frugal activity for your kids during the summer months? Go Frugal'

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

MARCH 28, 2012

Repurpose an old aquarium into a treasure trove of learning for your little ones.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Remember, there are lots of other parents out there in the same predicament of trying to manage a family budget while giving their kids as many opportunities and experiences as possible. Sometimes parents donate the goods but often you will get the price they sell for, with the club keeping a small percentage as a fundraising activity.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 8, 2013

Attention parents! The app includes an interactive adventure story, educational features and story-related playtime activities. Thanks My Frugal Adventures !). Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Find more Freebies I’ve posted recently.

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Saving With Shellie

FEBRUARY 14, 2014

Attention parents! The app includes an interactive adventure story, educational features and story-related playtime activities like dress-up activities, and the ability for your child to plan her own special tea party. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 11, 2013

Therapeutic Parenting for Children Who Are Healing from Trauma by Tova Krause Grindlay, CPC of Parent and Family Coaching ($4.99). Herbal Nurturing by Michele Augur of Frugal Granola ($8.95). The Thinking Parent''s Guide to Vaccines by Kresha Faber of Nourishing Joy ($2.99). potty training by Jamie Glowacki of oh crap.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Check out this list for some inspiration on some frugal and fun outdoor kids activities for spring. This is such a fun idea to encourage educational outdoor play! Recycled Bottle Bowling via PBS Parents. Backyard Obstacle Course via Frugal Fun 4 Boys. Melting Ice with Salt and Color via Artful Parent.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

She loves to write education, career, frugal living, finance, health, parenting relating articles. The first step to saving money is educating yourself on your spending. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents. Guest Post Author Bio: Donna Reish is a freelancer who blogs about the best universities. Please share.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. Now-I’m a single parent who works part-time, cares for my elder mother, homeschools & runs a farm. What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! What’s your best frugal win? K in her dance costume 2. I have two!

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? Initially, by necessity, but I’ve never been as successful at day-to-day frugality as I would like. We’ve found free or low-cost ways for her to try a career before investing a lot of money in education. That there’s always still time to become more frugal.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 8, 2014

No questions asked Don’t worry about the bill —The Kids Edition includes a year of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited so kids get unlimited access to 5,000 books, movies, TV shows, educational apps, and games—at no additional cost. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area?

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. Plan your summer fun! “Mom, when are we going camping?”…”How

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Features : Awards: The National Parenting Center-Seal of Approval, Dr. Toy 100 Best Children’s Products, Dr. Toy Best Educational Products. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Snap Circuits Jr. Contains more than 30 Snap-Together parts.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 30, 2012

Fundanoodle is a new education readiness brand to help develop and improve skills need for handwriting and other everyday activities. As a mom of a 4 year old, what I really appreciate about this brand is that they believe that learning these skills should be educational AND fun. Frugal Coupon Living. Beauty and Bedlam.

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

Exclusive link to Sesame Street content for parents. Educational Value: Sesame Street Family Play is designed to encourage everyday playful moments, wherever you are. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Self-Regulation and Executive Function Skills.

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Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 17, 2012

I finally purged our crayon bin this weekend. I'm sure you know how nasty crayon bins can get. With the help of the oven and cake pop pan, I made what my kids are calling crayon planets. See here.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2013

Never fear; here are 25 things you can do with your baby to provide entertainment, stimulation and education even from a very early age. 7 Ways to Save Money As New Parents Are You Financially Ready For Kids? Get Healthy Go Frugal' is often asked. How Much Does It Really Cost to Have a Baby?

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I know I found The Frugal Girl through the Non-Consumer Advocate, and I’ve read nearly all the archives. I was not raised by frugal people, but my fiance (now husband) was very frugal, and I wanted to learn how to adopt some of the same mindset so we could be on the same page.

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Ages 4-9 years Kid-safe out of the box, and offers extra parental settings to easily control exactly what a child can access. Works with LeapFrog’s library of 800+ educational apps, games, eBooks, videos, music and more. Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales. Thanks Redefined Mom !)

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 13, 2013

To help educators throughout the school year, Staples introduced the Reward-A-Classroom program. In addition to the five percent in Staples Rewards® all members earn, parents can now earn extra Rewards for a teacher of their choice when they link their Rewards account. Frugal Coupon Living. 2% back in Rewards on everything else.

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Family Balance Sheet

AUGUST 11, 2016

And in adulthood, they are stashing their incomes and living hyper-frugally to save for early retirement, instead of waiting to 65 to fulfill their dreams. The cost of college education is crushing and many parents feel compelled to assist or pay for the entire tuition. Many are thinking outside the box. And Read some more.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? In my life, my parents have always seemed to do quite well financially and we never suffered as kids. Even now, my parents are in a fantastic financial situation. Going Frugal. Fabulously Broke shares with us tips on how we can combat frugal fatigue.

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February Debt Finance Personal Finance 113

Birmingham Bargain Mom

MAY 31, 2011

Check out these tips to help you create your own at-home summer reading program to encourage and entertain the kids this summer.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 13, 2013

Not only is it great to look at, but it’s fun and educational. Sometimes as a parent we have to disguise learning with fun and that’s exactly what this toy does. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Not this toy!

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