Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Most people know that music education helps grow children’s brains. According to the site Children’s Music Workshop , there are many benefits to music education including the below: Early training develops language and reasoning areas of the brain. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 Find A Used Instrument.

Music 185

Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. I love to shop garage sales. Rent Don’t Buy. College students have the option of renting books now.

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

Even in things like trips and vacations, entertainment, education, and our cherished hobbies. Don''t forget garage sales! Renting a larger cabin costs more than renting for your own family, but if their are enough rooms and space, you can split costs with others and your net outlay is less, sometimes substantially less.

Hobby 45

Hobby Rent Vacation Garage Sale 45

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

After renting an office for 12 years, we had nothing to show for it and the space was starting to feel a bit cramped. Selling the property and going back to renting wasn’t the way I wanted to handle the situation, so I sat down and created a step-by-step plan.

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Goals Debt Renovation Daughter 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents? I have a distinct memory of being taught how to create a budget and write checks in 5th grade, and because my formal education is in mechanical engineering, I’ve also been taught project budgeting & estimating. Yes to both!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191