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How to Entertain the Kids at Home on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When the holidays are over, when the toys are old and tossed aside, when the wind and snow are howling outside, and the kids are wailing “ I’m bored” what can you do to entertain and educate them? Learn to crochet (knit, sew, build a birdhouse, build a model, play chess). Make your own play dough (puzzle, website, puppets).

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Create Birthday Party Fun With Frugal Live Entertainment

For the Mommas

Create Birthday Party Fun With Frugal Live Entertainment. Depending on the age of your child, one of the most entertaining forms of fun is live events. If you are handy at sewing, look for patterns online for simple people or animal puppets to make using a variety of materials, including fabric, felt, yarn, and even old socks.

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Fun and Excitement are Headed Your Way With FOUR FAMILY FUN DVDS and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Indulge in two delightfully romantic comedies when the all-new original movies, The Sweeter Side Of Life and Meddling Mom arrive packaged together on DVD August 27 from Gaiam Vivendi Entertainment, Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel. New Rangers, Zords, enemies and battles make this anniversary season the most exciting yet!

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Our mom stayed home to raise us kids; she went to work part-time in the local school system after both my brother and I were in school. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. Alan doesn’t share that regret.

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FREE 4th of July Crafts and Recipes eBook

Nicoles Nickels

Show your American pride with this FREE downloadable collection of craft projects to decorate, wear and entertain on the 4th of July. Whether you prefer to sew, crochet or create beautiful accents from paper, you will find just the right craft project. Plus, find the perfect July 4th recipes to complete your celebrations!

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How would we deal with the sewage; lack of water; lack of heat; and interrupted supply of food, coffee, light, entertainment, communication ability? It is hard work living off the land. Sewing kit. You can’t have much of a garden in a high rise apartment. It isn’t profitable to be self-sufficient. Firearm & ammo.

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