Couponing 101

APRIL 6, 2020

Now that COVID-19 restrictions have kids home from school and daycare, it can be hard to keep them engaged all day long. Most parents don’t have the time to give their kids one-on-one attention all the time, so what can you do when you have other work you need to focus on? These seven educational apps are some of our favorites.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

The holidays can be a period of increased screen time for kids, whether it’s more time playing video games, scrolling through Instagram, or binging the latest series. Maybe they want to learn a new skill or spend more time practicing an old one, see friends, read a book, make something from scratch, or help someone in need.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2014

I always loved Christmas as a child (what kid doesn’t?!), but I love it even more now that I have kids and get to watch their joy. Whether you’re on a budget or simply want to spend modestly, there are plenty of low-cost ways you can enjoy the holidays with your kids. Free Entertainment. Look at the Lights.

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Motherhood Moments

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Joined by an insightful chorus of divorced friends, Dawn delivers a true-to-life and funnier-than-it-should-be guide to discovering the unexpected value in the wreckage. Shortly after my divorce, when everything had gone ass over teakettle, a couple of my divorced friends reassured me that everything would be OK. My other Sh!t

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. Also, my husband and I have a few home projects that we would like to accomplish. What’s not for them to love? Plan your Summer Fun!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 19, 2020

Rainforests are home to some of the most diverse flora and fauna anywhere on the planet. With World Rainforest Day coming up on June 22, there’s no better opportunity to teach your kids more about rainforests. Rainforest-themed crafts are one of the most fun and colorful ways to explore the rainforest from the comfort of home.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 26, 2013

I grew up in a home that sat right beside my grandparents'' farm and they were both very involved in my childhood. We had idyllic summers of adventure--we were pirates on a tractor tire ship, we were archaeologists in the stream, and we ran a Kids'' Detective Agency to solve our neighbors'' pestering problems. Thanks for reading.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

The average home size in America was around 1100 square feet. Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. Our home was heated with a coal stove. Kids could roam the neighborhood by themselves safely. On Christmas eve, gangs of kids caroled from house to house. Kids walked to school.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 16, 2019

If you are like me, you love entertaining. The 4 th of July is always such a fun holiday to entertain and is honestly one of my favorites. Mixed Berry Mini Trifles via Hello Little Home. Probably the easiest dessert to create with kids. Firecracker Jell-O Dessert via Kid Friendly Things to Do. These are so good.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

14 kids altogether. 14 kids…and my husband and I lived to tell about it. I was a little nervous about entertaining 14 kids, ages ranging mostly from 5-8 years old, with a couple of toddlers sprinkled in. A few years ago, a Monkey Joe’s opened up near our home. So my daughter and I brainstormed.

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Maybe you prefer golf over cross-country skiing, or you just want to be near your kids or grandkids. If you own a paid-off home in a high-cost area like Boston or Los Angeles, maybe affordability isn’t your priority. Iowa’s median home price is $239,400, per Redfin data — well below the nationwide median home price of $388,800.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 18, 2013

When it comes to grades and your kids, Robert at Kids Ain’t Cheap wants to know if it’s beneficial or detrimental to have a strategy for Rewarding Students for Good Grades? after his friend thought he was in financial trouble because he was looking for a prepaid cell phone. 5 Ways To Be A Master Of Home Entertainment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 27, 2012

Game Night Game nights are a great way to spend time with your friends and family. You can make them a weekly institution at your home. If you are playing with a group of friends, you can rotate who hosts the game night. Hiking and Nature Walks This is another great option that you can do by yourself or with your kids.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 3, 2011

School's out for the summer and now mom has to entertain two kids who get bored very easily. I know my kids have plenty to do around our house, but the same toys, bikes, books and swing set can get boring after just a few weeks spent at home. Here's Nine Ideas To Help Keep Our Monkeys Entertained This Summer: 1.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Are you paying too much for home/auto insurance, cable, internet, cell? A great way to start is to ask your Facebook friends for recommendations and then start calling around based on what you find. 4 – Skip the AM drive-thru and eat breakfast at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 5, 2013

The hilarious Nickelodeon movie, Nicky Deuce , arrives on DVD July 2 from Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment and MarVista Entertainment. Bite into some summer fun when the uplifting family film, Smart Cookies , arrives on DVD July 2 from Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment and Hallmark Channel.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

Each one typically has a ceremony to light up the tree, complete with entertainment and much holiday spirit. On a bigger scale, The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City Mo lights up 15 city blocks with thousands of lights – which are switched on with due pomp, ceremony and entertainment on Thanksgiving evening. Christmas kids shop.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 11, 2014

Saddle up for the third magical movie from the creators of Lalaloopsy ™ as Lalaloopsy Ponies: The Big Show arrived in on DVD, Digital HD and Video on Demand April 8 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Meet a whole new group of friends as the Lalaloopsy girls discover their new pen pals are talking ponies!

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 6, 2013

Relive all your favorite memories with your Sesame Street friends as Warner Bros. Home Entertainment and Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, release Sesame Street: Best of Friends on DVD March 19, 2013 for $14.98 It seems everyone has their own favorite Sesame Street friend!

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Yet, your kids simply can’t stand the store brands. Dine In This is a tricky one because not everyone likes to do the chores that come with dining at home. But think about how much you would be saving in terms of transport, drinks, food, entertainment, and the potential bail money should things get out of hand.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 14, 2023

In this riveting new musical based on the beloved animated film, the steadfastly optimistic Fievel makes his way as a new immigrant, encountering friends and foes (including a few scene-stealing cockroaches!). An American Tail the Musical will be directed by Taibi Magar ( We Are Proud To Present at Guthrie Theatre; We Live in Cairo at A.R.T;

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

I enjoy Valentine’s Day, but it is on a Thursday this year and my kids’ activities aren’t canceled due to the holiday. Our active life goes on, so I will be planning a nice eat-at-home dinner with a special sweet treat, rather than eating out. 7 – Look for FREE entertainment. Say that 5 times!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2013

When my children were young, one of the most common questions I heard from other parents while waiting for our kids at the school gate was ‘how can I get my child excited about reading?’ Reading to preschoolers has emotional, developmental and educational benefits that set them up for later study, learning and entertainment.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

Lifetime Holiday 4-Film Collection : Tis’ the season for holiday cheer when the Lifetime® Holiday 4-Film Collection arrives on DVD October 15 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Holiday Spin: Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid) stars in a heartwarming story of a former dance champion and his estranged son.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting. I’ll let the kids’ color or draw on it, and we’ll wrap presents in it. If you have kids, keep the bigger boxes for a variety of activities. If you have kids, keep the bigger boxes for a variety of activities. Cardboard boxes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 4, 2012

He managed to budget for a PC for each of his staff to use at home – dialing in to the work mainframe computer to do after hours work. My kid learned to program on that lender PC. My kid learned to program on that lender PC. You can often take advantage of these to save money away from work or grab some gusto during work.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Other treasured items we reuse every year include huge a mottled green glass ball ornament from my grandparents, a set of 1950′s angel candle holders from a favorite aunt and two 3 foot tall paper nutcrackers made by my kids in elementary school in the 1980′s. Save On Holiday Decorating. These make nice gifts too.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

You had to have known that this challenge was coming…I’ve taken away the drive-thru breakfast , then I told to you pack a brown bag lunch and now we’re eating dinner at home. But my oldest daughter has decided that she hates the kids menu. So now we’re ordering 3 adult meals and 1 kids meal. Split a meal.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 20, 2014

Tablet: Juggle tasks at work and enjoy movies at home with a tablet that is portable enough for your commute and powerful enough to keep up with your busy schedule. Productivity and entertainment at your fingertips. Multi-User Mode and Kids Mode keep your whole family’s music, games and apps organized. for only $199.99.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 22, 2014

How do we decide if we should sell our home or stay put? What bothers you about your current home? Do you love your home, but hate the neighborhood? Are the schools good enough for your kids? How will moving to a new home benefit you? Selling a home is no easy task. What work is involved if you would move?

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 25, 2011

CafeMom is a great place to connect with other moms, talk about cooking, kids, couponing, relationships…whatever you want! If you’re a stay at home mom, or work at home *that’s me*, it’s sometimes hard to feel connected to the real world. Check it out and let us know what you think!

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

It was awesome and we plan to take our kids this summer now that our youngest daughter is riding a bike. Each playground visit is a new experience with different kids to play with and different equipment to explore and I don’t mind driving a few extra miles to try a new park. We found junior tennis rackets at a yard sale for our kids.

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Saving Everyday

AUGUST 22, 2011

CafeMom is a great place to connect with other moms, talk about cooking, kids, couponing, relationships…whatever you want! If you’re a stay at home mom, or work at home *that’s me*, it’s sometimes hard to feel connected to the real world. CafeMom is one of the largest online communities there is.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 16, 2014

Just in time for the holiday season, Little House On The Prairie: A Merry Ingalls Christmas is now on DVD (plus Digital) and Digital HD from Lionsgate Home Entertainment. Celebrate the holidays with two classic “Little House” specials. All opinions remain our own.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 4, 2015

If you have a kid at home who you want to introduce to typing, this makes teaching them so much fun! Features: Motivating Mickey Mouse Fun Adventure: Learn to type with Mickey Mouse and friends! Fun Typing Games: Run Pluto Run – Reach for keys beyond the home row and help Pluto win the race.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Spring is in full bloom and the kids are probably getting antsy with the end of the school year right around the corner. When the weather is this beautiful, it’s such a great idea to find fun outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. 50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring. Kids will love this. No sprinkler?

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Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 27, 2013

Groupon – Save up to 90% at restaurants and entertainment venues with Groupon! Toys “R” Us – Build and take home a FREE Lego Friends Picture Frame this Saturday (9/28) between 12 pm – 2 pm. Free Kid’s Activities – Weekend of 9/28 is a post from Couponing 101. Look here for times and a location near you.

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