Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. Budget for entertainment - hoping that there will be money left over for fun doesn’t work when you are on a budget. I have used Doodle in the past to keep things organized.

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Saving With Shellie

JULY 28, 2016

Have you been looking for an inexpensive tablet for the kids? The 7″ multitouch display offers an easy-to-use interface. This is great for beginning learning outside of the classroom and will also provide some entertainment for your little ones. This Sprout Channel – 7″ 16GB Cubby Kids Tablet for just $49.99

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 5, 2012

Tip : Use a spare bedroom for coats and purses, but close off extra bedrooms and upstairs spaces. With a punch, you can get away with using less expensive alcohol. Color themes are a great way to go because you can decorate for them easily and inexpensively with colored table clothes, napkins, plastic ware, and so on.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 24, 2013

You might be wondering what your options are when it comes to entertaining your family during the evening hours of the summer. Using a paint brush paint them with the glow in the dark paint. Younger children can even make their own musical instruments if they wish using recycled materials. This site uses affiliate links.

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Activism Family Inexpensive Kids and Family 104

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 14, 2011

This week I have included some movie clips of the 10 best movies about money and what they taught us. I found them entertaining and insightful and I am sure you will too. And one of the best ways to do it is to use a 529 plan.&#. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Most of us did not have air conditioned homes. People opened their windows and used attic fans or sat in metal lawn chairs outside to cool off. Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside. Some of us did not have central heat. They used aprons over them when they cooked.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. Get out on the Rail Trails – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. 8 Summer Date Night Ideas – Need a sitter?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Use nature – cut cedar or pine boughs from your yard or from a friendly farm nearby (ask first for heavens sake!). It’s expensive to entertain – especially if it includes a meal or alcohol. Buy a big roll of brown paper at Lowes or Home Depot and use it to wrap gifts. Inexpensive winter activities are also plentiful.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

For the Mommas

OCTOBER 12, 2015

You probably use herbs everyday in the kitchen, but because they do tend to be inexpensive, you don’t even bother looking into what it would take to grow your own. Quirk Books Entertains Your Kids by Raising Quirk. There is a lot to be said for growing your own food.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 28, 2013

You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories and banks in action. Even though you take your kids to the grocery store or Walmart every week, using it as a learning ‘tour’ with a narrative designed and presented by you will open their wee little eyes to new information!

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Kids and Family Money Kansas City Kids 222

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 18, 2013

This is an activity that will entertain them for hours! Give them various hose attachments to use, plenty of rags, and lots of dish soap. Instead, give some of these wet and wild activities a try and keep those kids cool and entertained! Did you notice how inexpensive it is to pull these fun activities off?

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Activism Kids Kids and Family Bank 91

Couponing 101

AUGUST 31, 2019

Super inexpensive and adorable! These will keep your kids entertained for a few hours (or at least a few minutes!) This is something that you could use year round as a busy bottle or sensory play. Patriotic Wind Whirler Craft via Savings Sarah. This fun wind whirler can be decorated in so many different ways.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 21, 2013

Use the “B” Word. Those other people with kids probably could use a date night as much as you could. Love used to be two people communicating how they felt about each other. Poetry slams are free entertainment. Do you have any fun, inexpensive date night ideas? Rekindle some romance and put on your thinking cap.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 2, 2014

It was kind of like being in a super inexpensive department store. Day 4) Downsize your tech toys (used laptops). Day 6) Provide quality entertainment (unused movies, video games). All clothes were hung neatly by size (except up to 12 months which were in 2 big bins separated by gender). How did these places come to be?

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 1, 2013

Add a host of condiments and you can put together an inexpensive hot dog bar the family will love. You can get a ton of fruit from one melon and use it a hundred different ways! Try making smores using a variety of candies, crackers, cookies, and even marshmallows. You can use anything you are inspired to!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Think ahead to what entertainment and travel you might do. If so, garage sales are great places to get really inexpensive holiday decorations – typically next to new. Save Money and Plan Now for Holiday Spending. In the Giving Mood Now?

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July Christmas Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 162

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Follow these holiday entertaining tips to relieve some stress: Your home will most likely be decorated for the holidays, so cross that off your list. To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

We were hoping for an easy (and inexpensive) fix, and we were certainly not expecting this news. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. 11 – Find free entertainment.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

There is a new coupon code available from Groupon for an extra 25% off up to three local deals when you use coupon code TGIF at checkout! You will need to really hurry if you want to use this one. This is a great time to grab some vouchers for inexpensive activities this summer!

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

There is a new coupon code available from Groupon for an extra 25% off up to three local deals when you use coupon code SUPER3 at checkout! This is a great time to grab some vouchers for inexpensive activities this summer! This is a really nice deal because typically the Groupon coupon codes we see are just for 15% or 20% off.

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Saving Everyday

JUNE 5, 2023

We also bought a blackout cover that goes over the pack ‘n play – I will see if it is useful or not! We use our Apple HomePod at home, which we plan to bring. We are also bringing our Frida Baby 2-in-1 Portable Sound Machine as a backup and to take with us on the go/in the car. White noise! A highchair/cart cover.

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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 9, 2011

They have an awesome coupon policy where you can stack store coupons and manufacturers coupons and also can use more than one manufacturers coupon per set. For example, if there is a bundle with 2 packages of toothpaste packaged together and each has their own bar code you can use 2 manufacturers coupons on that bundle!

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Swap with another family who could use a date night too. – Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. We used to live near a trail that was very shaded and had picnic tables along the path.My

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 18, 2015

There is a new coupon code available from Groupon for an extra 25% off up to three local deals when you use coupon code SUPER25 at checkout! This is a great time to grab some vouchers for inexpensive activities this summer! This is a really nice deal because typically the Groupon coupon codes we see are just for 15% or 20% off.

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Austin Zoo Museum Inexpensive 40

Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 18, 2011

While hosting a stellar party might not be everyone’s strong suit, entertaining has never been easier this summer! Thom Filicia’s Coolest At-Home Summer Entertaining Tips! Great, functional Trays: One of my favorite summer dining tips is to use the tray as a placemat so that you can easily carry food and drinks in and out.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2015

Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. My family has had fun with most of these activities locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Out & About. Go bowling.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 13, 2015

Add a host of condiments and you can put together an inexpensive hot dog bar the family will love. You can get a ton of fruit from one melon and use it a hundred different ways! Try making smores using a variety of candies, crackers, cookies, and even marshmallows. You can use anything you are inspired to! Gourmet Smores.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Freezers 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 16, 2012

Keep following Highway 77 into Cottonwood Falls KS to see historic Chase County Courthouse, the oldest courthouse in continuous use in Kansas. We love experiencing what it was like in bygone days and one comfortable and inexpensive way to do that is with a train excursion. Your kids will especially like the jail upstairs. Katy Trail.

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

We were hoping for an easy (and inexpensive) fix, and we were certainly not expecting this news. Our emergency fund has saved us countless times and it will save us once again with the truck. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). 9 – Find free entertainment. What is your craft?

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 6, 2013

Well you might decide to, after you see how inexpensive and entertaining travel by train can be! You can go to the cafe car for a snack, visit your cabin, or use a restroom whenever you please. This site uses affiliate links. Does anyone travel by train anymore? On trains, you can walk around as much as they want.

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Saving Everyday

OCTOBER 3, 2023

They’re quality time spent together without the distractions of household responsibilities, work, school, and everything else life throws at us. When our kids were younger, we used to go camping at state parks, and they thought it was the best thing ever! You can find free and inexpensive activities.

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 18, 2014

Inexpensive yet creative? The recipient can use them for hot chocolate, coffee, tea, or just about anything. DIY Button Bling via Scraphacker Use old buttons to create bracelets, earrings, pendants, and even button bobby pins! DIY Terrarium Kit via Whit & Whistle Looking for something uplifting and inspiring?

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Your less math-friendly entrepreneurs could use your help in keeping their personal and business finances in order. Even if you don’t have prior video experience, like graphic design, there are numerous courses online that can teach you how to cut and edit video using programs like Adobe or Final Cut Pro.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. Part of the appeal of the area in which we live is that there are plenty of inexpensive opportunities for outdoor recreation. We don’t have to spend a lot for entertainment. Yup, I’m a voracious reader.

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Green And Frugal Kids and Family Hotel Frugal 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Peggy: Oh yes!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 12, 2016

Tell us about yourself. I am used to moving a lot! Also find inexpensive entertainment in your area – there are lots of free events in your local communities to take advantage of. I no longer use credit cards – only debit cards or cash. Not using debt helps create the connection.

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