Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. For family dinners, have everyone bring a dish, or better yet, do a traveling dinner. What are your favorite holiday super saver ideas?

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

If your friends and family are amazed by the amazing snapshots you take of your little ones, then you might consider starting a side hustle as a photographer. Families like yours are always looking for people to take pictures of them. With enough brainstorming, you might be able to come up with a great idea. Photographer.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 3, 2014

My friends and family know my running joke that I married MacGyver – ok, so my husband probably can’t defuse a bomb that is set to explode on a small island with nothing but a coconut and a toothpick – but still, he is extremely handy and able to fix most anything around the house. It folds down so it can be stored in a car or garage.

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Telescopes Gifts Father Tools 98

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It’s incredible.

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 59

Saving Cents With Sense

NOVEMBER 24, 2012

Here is a HOT toy deal – this Fisher-Price Little People Racin’ Ramps Garage is on sale for just $20 (normally $39.97). The post Fisher-Price Little People Racin’ Ramps Garage $20 (50% Off) appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. That is a 50% savings and it will ship to the store for FREE. All rights reserved.

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Penny Pinchin' Mom

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Ever since I created a family chore chart , everybody but the family dog pitches in and does their part. Assess Your Home Each family’s home is different. Small family homes (three to four members) aren’t going to need as much cleaning attention as big family (five and above) homes.

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Cleaning Mom Work Kids and Family 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Making some decisions now about what you will and won’t do during the holidays will allow you to set up a budget as well as talk to any affected family members or friends (and even business contacts) so that you can set their expectations. Does this happen in your family too? If you garage sale, look for those decorations!

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July Christmas Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

One of the lessons in the book on which I will focus is that starting your own business can be lucrative and that all business ideas start by observing and solving a problem. The book leads the reader through various stages of the growth of The Toothpaste Company, from idea germination to a full fledged enterprise.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 13, 2011

The idea for the Cardboard Christmas Tree using recycled packing boxes was in the latest issue of Disney Family Fun Magazine and it caught my eye because of the pileup in my garage. Thanks for supporting Family Balance Sheet. We have tons of packing boxes piling up at the moment just waiting for garbage pick-up day.

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Christmas Painting Kids and Family Recycle 164

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 2, 2016

I have another cabinet that is not in the photo where I keep coffee & tea and I store our bread in the appliance garage with the toaster. Some ideas: Store spices, herbs, cooking oils, and vinegar near your stove. As you see in the photo below, I have a very limited pantry. And that’s it for my space.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most. If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It’s incredible.

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 40

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

If you are planning an outing with the family – or Dad is planning to take the kids out so you can have some free time, check out the list below for ideas! 10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band. – Go Outdoors Event with Kids Activities May 16 & 17th and Family Activities May 23 & May 24h.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This would be a sweet reminder of his family while he is working in the garage or shop. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Do you have a hard time finding gifts for the men in your life? The post 16oz. Personalized Hammer | $21.99

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Garage Frugal Lives Frugal Living Mens 45

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. Years ago, a neighbor started delivering newspapers to increase their family’s income. Do you have an extra bedroom or is there an unused room above your garage? In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000.

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Finds Part Time Hobby October 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You can live a much greener life by adopting a couple of green living ideas and adding them to your shopping habits. You will actually find that you are trimming costs from your monthly expenses by following these 5 green ideas. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Borrow items.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 4, 2015

What looked like a great idea on paper, was turning out to be very challenging. I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation. I manage the finances for our business and our family and by August 2013, I felt the weight of the situation.

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Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

a P&G program that highlights innovative products for your self, family and home, is here in 2013 to help offer you bright ideas to transform your everyday. Keep the family in full swing with some tips on how to stay happy and healthy in 2013! A Family Affair: Help Your Family Make the Most Out of the New Year. •

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2013 Giveaway Family New Year's 111

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

I carried this idea to our garage. We have the walls lined with shelves and each family member used to spend time hunting for the tool needed and then put it back in a different place. Once I labeled the wall above or the shelf below with the type of things that belonged there, we started having less trouble.

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Organic Organization Home Painting 177

Saving With Shellie

JUNE 18, 2015

Choose in store pick up and get it before this weekend to share with the family. Dad wakes up the next day to find his garage newly organized and his car sparkly clean. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! appeared first on Saving with Shellie™.

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Father Garage Bestsellers Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Couponing 101

MARCH 23, 2020

To make matters worse, many adults who relied on their work to provide for their families have lost their jobs. Then, drop them off by your neighbor’s door or in their garage so they can pick them up without interacting. Share your ideas in the comments section below! This leads to an increased need for food banks.

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Donation Bank Banking Giving 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

Here are some ideas to help you simplify your life to make it better. But I had no idea where to start or how to go about simplifying my life until I read a magazine article about the psychological benefits of de-cluttering your workspace. What about the old refrigerator in the garage you only use when you have a party?

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. Pack an Essentials Box Imagine arriving at your new home after a long journey, only to realize you have no idea which box contains your toothbrush or bed linens. Not only does this lighten your load, but it can also provide extra funds to help with moving expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. As I looked around at what was available ideas started popping.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

This may sound like a great idea to you, but what can you do to get those multiple streams going? I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. You need to be the gal going in after the neighborhood garage sales and hauling everything left away – for free.

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 1, 2015

I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. I will be sharing more about my family’s everyday life. There are several ways to follow me and Family Balance Sheet: Sign up for my weekly newsletter.

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2015 Money Debt Home and Garden 100

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

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. You''ll come up with your ideas. Places like Academy sell outdoor equipment at a huge discount.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 22, 2015

Tell yourself repeatedly that exercise is good for you and that to have a healthy future for you and your family, you need to be healthy now. This could be anywhere; your home, garage, gym, park, trail, train yard; it doesn’t matter! Just don’t talk to yourself in public. Find an exercise buddy to hold you accountable. Get Healthy'

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The Coupon Game

APRIL 19, 2011

I was introduced to the idea of Resurrection Eggs when my first daughter was very young. I found some at a garage sale one day and we've been using them every year since. You can make your own Resurrection Eggs to share with your family this Easter. Also, read John chapter 19. Use a clean 1-dozen egg carton to store the eggs in.

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Home Garage Sale Easter Garage 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. I’m sure most of you can add your own ideas to the list as well. We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. I pulled out our Coleman water jug and his chin fell on the floor. That thing predates me!” Containers.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! Easy costume ideas include a cowboy, princess, pumpkin, rock star, dog, spider, firefighter, scarecrow, or pirate. And you can always get this FREE Creative and Cute Halloween Costumes: 13 Costume Ideas to Make at Home ebook.

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Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98

Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2015

With 3 kids, I know that family activities can really add up! Free PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Family Event. 10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band Workshop. The pass will be good for one full year and will be good for the 4th graders & their families as most parks charge admission per car.

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Activism Cheap Pottery Barn Kids and Family 40

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy. 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Frugal Tip | Always Take A Coupon…If You Can. Basics of Couponing – A Full Series! by More Than A Coupon Queen. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2016

Their parents (according to the Chicago Tribune article 1900 To 2010: Evolution Of The American Home Today: Fun Housing Facts : “ …lived in crowded units, with entire families often sharing one or two rooms. No basement, no garage, no bathroom. But it had both a family room and a living room and a small kitchen.

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Home Plumbing Garage Home and Garden 100

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

10 Cheap Camping Ideas – Tips for an Inexpensive Camping Trip by Thrifty Jinxy. 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Frugal Tip | Always Take A Coupon…If You Can. Basics of Couponing – A Full Series! by More Than A Coupon Queen. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I live in the Midwest with my family. This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. I want my family to have what they need and be comfortable. He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) Here’s MB: 1.

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 186