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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you can’t afford it, do something else. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Instead of taking the family to a professional sports game, attend a little league game near your home and cheer on the neighbor’s child.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. More family time! My family has eaten together almost every night during this time. Being self-employed, we need the security that it offers.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. If you're visiting family over the holidays, these can all give you a break from being cooped up inside together, do some bonding activities, or to get away from them altogether for a little bit.

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6 Upcycling Projects Kids Can Help With

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Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. Is your family a Mod Podge family? It uses Mod Podge and old magazines to make beads. We also love that you can later use the beads you make for other craft projects. Beads Out of Old Magazines via No Going Back Now.

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Build a Legacy for Your Child: Be Remembered for Your Positive Influence

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s the little things that count Think back to your own childhood; it is often the little things, maybe inconsequential at the time, that form your fondest memories of a family member. Be present with your family. Allocate time for friends and recreation Just like family time, time for friends and relaxation has to be planned.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

Family Balance Sheet

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. Can I make do with something else around my house? This is going to be a daily challenge for me.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. I will be sharing more about my family’s everyday life. My husband and I are pumped to make 2015 the best year ever. Add Family Balance Sheet to your RSS feed.

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