Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life. After doing some quick refresher research on events that happened in the 1920s through the current decade, I went on a mission to find the pictures. They had black paper flocked with a scroll design that looked elegant.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

Friday, May 8th – A favorite annual event, just in time for Mother’s Day. Community events happening all across the USA from May 9th through November. Get more information here. :: American Girl Special Store Events. Special events differ by location. Find Gardens Near You. :: Amtrak Train Days.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Museum 40

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

With purchase of paper sack. (Note that a purchase is required for participation in this week's Make-It, Take-It workshops.). Saturday, February 11, 10 AM - Noon | Valentine's Day Memory Book. Sunday, February 12, 1 PM - 3 PM | Valentine's Day Gift Workshop. With purchase of wood Curly Q letter or frame. Thanks for reading.

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February Babies R Us Valentines Day Healthy Choice 138

Birmingham Bargain Mom

APRIL 8, 2013

Will you participate in the Toomers Corner April 20 event? cat:Bargains Deals'

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April Paper Deals 58

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 12, 2012

Saturday, July 14, 1 - 3 PM | Quilled Creations Paper Quilling Demo. Tuesday, July 17, 1 - 4 PM | Passport to Imagination Egypt. Thursday, July 19, 1 -4 PM | Passport to Imagination Spain. Thanks for reading. become a fan and 'like' FBS on Facebook. become a Twitter follower.

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Kids and Family July Family Craft Workshop 127

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 3, 2012

); //-->. Here are some free events and activities you can enjoy with your friends and family this weekend! Barnes & Noble – Check your local store for events. Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area. Free Event). Free Event).

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Activism Pottery Barn Bank of America Family 51

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 30, 2011

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events. Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store for events. Michaels – Friday 12/30 from 11am-1pm, Gert’s Construction Paper Crafting Event: Create a fun craft gator with construction paper. Thanks to Janae at Keeping Cents for this great list.

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Activism Pottery Barn Home Depot Lego 113

For the Mommas

MAY 3, 2015

We have all of the Star Wars Day Deals & Events for you right here. So if you have a little Star Wars Fan in the family, or maybe a big one, check out all of the freebies, events and sales right here. Get all the details for the Toys R Us event here. Get more details on the Lego Store event here. Meet Geoffrey!

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May Lego Friends And Family Sale 2015 40

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Here are some free events and activities you can enjoy with your friends and family this weekend! Babies R Us – Saturday 9/10 from 12-2pm, Baby Safety Day Event: Come learn all about your baby’s safety from car seat & home safety to other great baby tips. Be sure to sign up for this event here.

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Activism Family Martha Stewart Pottery Barn 45

Saving With Shellie

MAY 31, 2012

Paper Coterie has a new coupon code! Make a keepsake album of your child’s school year or other special event. Use coupon code BIRTHDAYBOOKS at checkout to get Kraft Books for just $10. This promo runs through 6/4 so you’ll need to make it your project this weekend.

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Kraft Paper Coupon Codes Coupon Code 40

Saving In Akron

DECEMBER 24, 2011

Michaels – Monday 12/26 from 11am-1pm, Jake’s Art FREE Make-It Take-It Event: Turn a simple page into a personal work of art. Wednesday 12/28 from 11am-1pm, Gert’s Tissue Paper Crafting Event: Grow a tissue paper palm tree with creativity and ease. The Home Depot – See Adult Weekly workshops here.

Activism 113

Activism Pottery Barn Babies R Us Car Seats 113

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 17, 2023

Create an environment at home that allows your child to explore building (playing with blocks, helping with projects, and more), drawing (crayons, finger paints, paper), and music (on the radio, with children’s instruments, or through formal training through school or community resources). This may help to identify special interests.

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Parenting Goals Instruments Radios 100

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 26, 2011

Disney Store – Saturday 8/27 from 10:30am-1:00pm, The Story Begins with You Event: dress up your favorite Disney Princess or create a new Disney Princess, then write her "happily ever after" story. No lineups prior to 30 minutes before event begins. Saturday 8/27 from 1pm-3pm, Free Demo: EK Success Paper Punches.

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Activism Pottery Barn Taco Bell Building 113

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

No matter what happens during this, um, life-event-that-causes-financial-repercussions , my frugal efforts have not gone to waste because they’ve gone out into the world. ?

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Thankful Printers Phones Work 202

Saving In Akron

JULY 22, 2011

Be sure to sign up for this event here. Michaels – Friday 6-7pm, Christmas in July – Duck Tape Santa Suit Pail Demo (Adult event). Saturday 11am-2pm, Passport to Fun FREE Make-It Take-It Event Mexico: Create your own Mexican Sun and Tissue Paper Flowers. See more events coming up next week here.

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Activism Pottery Barn Binoculars Journal 113

Couponing 101

MAY 4, 2019

With Cinco de Mayo just around the corner, many of the events around your town might be geared more towards adults which really puts a damper on families who want to celebrate with their children. You cut intricate patterns out on color tissue paper and string them along a piece of string or ribbon. than in Mexico itself.

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Cinco De Mayo Kids Tacos Kids and Family 82

Coupons Do Work

APRIL 21, 2016

Celebrate Earth Day with a ton of offers, freebies and events on Friday, April 22 including Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, Amazon and more! The event is free. The event is free and lasts from 12 pm – 8 pm. The event takes place from 11 am – 2 pm and from 4 pm – 7 pm. See the details at their website.

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2016 Freebies Raleigh Whole Foods 100

Saving In Akron

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Babies R Us - Saturday 9/10 from 12-2pm, Baby Safety Day Event: Come learn all about your baby's safety from car seat & home safety to other great baby tips. Bass Pro Shops – Saturday 9/10 & Sunday 9/11, Honoring our Heroes Event: 1-5pm Free Family Activities, 2-4pm Free Patriotic Bug Craft.

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Activism Martha Stewart Pottery Barn Babies R Us 113

Saving In Akron

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events. Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area. Free Event). Be sure to sign up for this free event here. Sponsored by NurturMe.

Activism 113

Activism Pottery Barn Kids and Family Home Depot 113

Couponing 101

JUNE 9, 2020

Big in-store sale events draw in crowds. Traditionally, many stores have relied on these events to drive sales. In the wake of COVID-19, we anticipate that most major in-store events will be canceled in favor of online deals. Fewer Big In-Store Sales.

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Shopping Storing Delivery Service Evolve 76

The Frugal Girl

OCTOBER 12, 2023

The other day, I posted something on my social media stories (a quote from someone else) about how social media has caused us all to think we have an obligation to share an opinion on every world event, even when we aren’t remotely qualified to say something knowledgeable. I am qualified to comment on some topics (like frugality!

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Thankful Chiquita Video At&T 204

Saving In Akron

MARCH 9, 2012

Barnes & Noble - Check your local store for events. Bass Pro Shops – Check your local store’s Facebook page for events, classes, workshops, sales and outdoor tips for your area. Free Event). Be sure to sign up for this free event here. Sponsored by Disney Baby, Huggies and tommee tippee.

Activism 113

Activism Pottery Barn Kids and Family Home Depot 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2013

Ask for a catalogue of events around the region; the booklets are usually free and very helpful. Look at the Local Paper. Larger events will usually be featured in the local newspapers. The YMCA is usually very community oriented, so they may be able to give you some good tips. Be Open Minded.

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Golf Thrift Stores Green And Frugal Budgeting 200

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

One way to track your spending is to log all of your purchases, bills, atm withdrawals, and any outgoing on notebook paper at the end of each day. Will there be events or activities that could cause an unexpected expense? Review your spending daily to understand where your dollars are going. You might find some interesting habits.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Make it an all day event by bringing lunch and planning a few non-swimming activities (such as a hike or a campfire with story telling or beach volleyball, etc). Set the yard up with booths and events and invite the neighbors over for a fun old fashioned carnival. Lay out a circle with paper place mats – each with a number on it.

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Grandchildren Building Backyard Inexpensive 191

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 24, 2011

I LOVE the socks I got from Sockgrams for the holiday event and was super excited to see what they had in store for us for Valentine’s Day! This giveaway is part of the Grateful Giveaways Event being hosted by myself and 11 other bloggers. As I expected, they did not disappoint!

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Giveaway Package Contest United States 61

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2016

It is actually a great place to buy every day household items such as cleaning products, wrapping paper, greeting cards, and any arts and craft supplies. If you are doing some cooking for a crowd on a budget for one of the big holiday events, the dollar store has some many necessary kitchen tools and accessories to make that day a success.

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Dollar Store Storing Shopping Craft Supplies 100

Saving In Akron

AUGUST 5, 2011

Lakeshore Learning – Saturday 11am-3pm, Space Craft: kids create colorful space scenes with scratch-through rainbow paper. Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

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Bank of America Activism Museum Home Depot 113

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. You can get 144 feet of 2+ feet wide paper for around $11.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

It's not on fancy paper, just my spiral notebook where I brain dump on a regular basis. I got out my calendar and looked through our events and tried to anticipate my major tasks that were ahead. And I really don't want December 26 to show up and feel like we didn't enjoy ourselves over these two months.

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Holiday November December Halloween 127

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

I clean up the electronic and paper files and start organizing the information our accountant will need to do our taxes. Clean out and organize paper files for personal finances. We do still get paper statements and we keep them as long as needed (so we know the cost basis). Set financial goals for the year.

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Personal Finance Finance Financial Goals Life Insurance 100

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 11, 2011

The Doggie Bag is a small insulated carrier that is shaped like a paper bag. The Ice Ice baby is a slightly larger insulated container that would be good for transporting a small amount of cooler food to a sporting event. This giveaway is part of the Grateful Giveaways Event being hosted by myself and 11 other bloggers.

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Giveaway Graduation Contest Prizes 49

Koupon Karen

MARCH 25, 2024

This documentation will be indispensable for insurance purposes and in the unfortunate event of a dispute over the condition of an item post-move. Opt for high-quality options such as acid-free paper, sturdy bubble wrap, and reinforced boxes. Additionally, appraise your valuables if you haven’t done so recently.

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Moving Company Insurance Storage Transportation 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

Across the nation, business associates in companies compete with associates in other companies in their city in a large variety of sporting events. I participated in my city’s corporate challenge for several years, in the track events – there wasn’t much competition in my age group!! Exercise At Home.

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Saving Money Money Motivation Saving 221

Saving In Akron

MAY 6, 2011

Be sure to sign up for this event here. Michaels – Saturday 10am-Noon, Paper Event FREE Make-It Take-It: Celebrate National Scrapbook Day making gifts for Mom. Target – select a city to find free or reduced-price admission to arts and cultural events in your area, sponsored by Target.

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Activism Bank of America Martha Stewart Pottery Barn 133

For the Mommas

JUNE 4, 2013

Host a Paper Pumpkin by Stampin’ Up! Paper Pumpkin is just what you need! A creativity carriage ready to give you a break from the everyday, Paper Pumpkin delivers all the color-coordinated supplies you need to create a handmade project — in other words, they do all the work and you have all the fun. House Party.

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Paper Giving Work 63

Couponing 101

JUNE 8, 2019

They have vast film collections, special guests, and they often have many free events that are suitable for all ages. You can dream, imagine, and write it all down on paper. Most every community (or nearby community) has events and activities going on every week. Check your local library for a listing of all their offerings!

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Library Craft Workshop Activism Frugal Entertaining 51