Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. She gives a step by step on her site. Find A Used Instrument. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. Make Musical Instruments From Household Items.

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. Biking with my kids Most folks find this absolutely bananas. We lived for 2.5

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Neighborhood sales are my favorite, and they are prolific in spring and fall. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

My son recently became very interested in Star Wars, so we threw him a Star Wars-themed party for his birthday this year! It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. And this year, our budget was lower than ever.

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. I love to shop garage sales. Get Social.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

I made a set of short drapes for my son’s room by simply putting a hem all around the fabric and attaching a tape at the top that let me insert hooks that made the pleats form. You have to find a pattern you like, get the machine out, buy the fabric, cut it out and all of the other steps involved. Sewing takes time.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201