Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 15, 2013

As I read financial blogs, I find that a lot of bloggers seem to like to pay for everything with their credit card. Here is why I use cash in certain situations. We visited Clinton Missouri with our kids a while ago. He tried to find an ATM, there wasn’t one close by. Do you use cash? Why not, they ask?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 15, 2015

If you keep your head and are persistent, you can find many things you want or need, all in near perfect condition, for a fraction of the cost with NO TAXES due. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 19, 2018

Looking for ways to use leftover Halloween Candy? My favorite memory of trick or treat was that my great Aunt Alice who lived 2 houses down from us gave out FULL sized Clark bars. 30 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy. Uses a variety of mini candy bars. Halloween candy used: candy corn. Uses a variety of candy.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

In this blog post, we will provide you with some helpful tips on how to choose age-appropriate video games for kids, so you can feel confident in your child’s gaming choices and ensure they have a safe and enjoyable gaming experience. Choosing age-appropriate video games for kids is a crucial step in ensuring their safety and enjoyment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2014

I had difficulty fitting in work outs when I was with the kids during the day, and after the kids were in bed, I was usually too tired to want to work out. I told myself that when the kids started school I’d have more time to exercise regularly. Now the kids are with me all day. Using DVDs to Exercise with Kids.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Though it is also useful to note that many of these stores wash everything before putting it out. If your child attends.

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Clothes Clothing Thrift Stores Thrifting 188

Couponing 101

JANUARY 17, 2020

Head over to your local JCPenney on February 8 for another free Kids Zone event! As is always the case with JCPenney’s Kids Zone events, JCPenney will supply the essential crafting supplies, like a box, marker, and card. Find more details about the event right here. appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 8, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. And then we had kids. Hopefully, someone who will use it.

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Video Games Video Finds Games 127

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 24, 2023

Whether it’s constantly checking on Instagram or binge watching your favorite show for the third time, even reasonable adults have trouble limiting their technology use. Explain Why You’re Setting Screen Time Rules As soon as your child starts using technology, they should be made aware of the negative effects of too much screen time.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 12, 2013

Last year, we barely had any snow, but in 2010 our street looked like this: My kids LOVE to play in the snow, but I really hate to spend a lot of money on snow gear, because we just never know what kind of winter weather we’ll get here in the center of the state. What great thrifting finds have you found lately? Thrifting'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

I don’t know about your kids but friends of mine’s kids wanted to try lots of different activities before finding ones that became favorites that they then stuck with. Have you noticed that no two activities seem to use the same equipment? Each time they took up something new, it meant new uniforms and equipment.

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Couponing 101

APRIL 20, 2019

YMCA Healthy Kids Day is on Saturday, April 27, 2019! This is part of the organization’s national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids across the country. Find out what your local Y is doing for YMCA Healthy Kids Day using the search tool here !

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. When the weather is nice, we love to find outdoor spaces to explore. The more kids I could “adopt”, the better! Visiting St.

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Kids and Family Home and Garden Money Frugal 184

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Prepare ahead of time for extra fun by having the kids make up a few questions they want to ask workers. Have the kids stand and watch at a register to see how many ways they can see people paying. Bring a short shopping list of things the kids want or need, then have them find several different kinds and compare the prices.

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Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 29, 2013

In the month of October, my challenge will be to find $1000. Mondays thru Saturdays in October, I will have ideas to help you find $1000 too. On Sundays, we’ll meet here to catch our breath, and let everyone know how we’re finding our $1000. But my oldest daughter has decided that she hates the kids menu.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

With kids home from school for such an extended period of time, you may be running out of ideas for fun things for your kids to do. The next time your kids are bored, try out these six fun activities to keep them entertained during quarantine! Kids might write a script, put together props and sets, and wear costumes.

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Entertainment Kids Kids and Family Hunts 76

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 12, 2016

How to Use Pinterest to Save Money on Groceries. After the 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending series …;)…the next best place to find easy money saving grocery tips is Pinterest. Do a simple search on a topic or follow my Grocery Budget Tips board where I regularly pin tips that I find around the web.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 19, 2020

For instance, if you know you work best in the morning before your kids are awake, you might want to set an earlier start time for your day. If you have kids at home, you might also want to draw up a schedule for them that works well with yours. Find Excuses to Move Around. Make Sure Your Kids Have Plenty to Do.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 2, 2014

Only now, 10 years and 2 more kids later, am I able to resume my reading habit. ” How to Find More Time to Read. Many of us would like to read but feel we simply don’t have the time. If you take your child to a sports practice, use the down time to read. If so, how do you find time to read?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

When this happens, you find that your life isn’t as rewarding and satisfying as it once was. Here are 5 strategies I found helpful in finding balance. Find ways to reduce working hours. You will find it hard to make any changes if you don’t have a workable plan. What kinds of things have you done to find better balance?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 29, 2011

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? My kids used to love helping me make play dough. My kids used to love helping me make play dough. Play Dough.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 22, 2019

Spring is in full bloom and the kids are probably getting antsy with the end of the school year right around the corner. When the weather is this beautiful, it’s such a great idea to find fun outdoor activities for the kids to enjoy. 50 Outdoor Kids Activities for Spring. Kids will love this. No sprinkler?

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Outdoors Activism Kids Backyard 81

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 17, 2017

Failure to find out how to land a job after school. Time to find out. Go find the college ‘placement’ or ‘career’ department online and check out what they have. But that doesn’t mean you know how to stay out of credit trouble using it! Failure to be smart about credit. Pay it off each month.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2015

Just like most things in life, it’s important to find balance. Sometimes I worry about crossing the line into overscheduling, since that can be stressful for kids. Finding the Balance. As with many things in life, the key is finding balance. Benefits of Enrichment Activities. No child is going to be the same.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2013

Many parents would be correct in assuming that carpooling comes with a myriad benefits for themselves, although the main draw, of course, is that the duties for dropping off and picking up kids at school are spread out amongst several adults, so that each family is relieved of the onus to make daily trips.

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Kids Kids and Family Parenting Growing 188

Saving With Shellie

MAY 24, 2017

If you have a trip to Schlitterbahn planned this summer or are trying to squeeze it in the budget, I have the secret on where to find discount Schlitterbahn tickets! Adult Tickets are normally $52 each and kids (age 3-11) are $42, so getting 2 for $60 is a significant savings. You can use it anywhere that accepts AMEX.

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Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

Learning about math, science, English, social studies, and other school subjects gives kids the foundations they need, but when focusing on academic subjects, some life skills may be overlooked. With kids at home, now is the perfect time to teach them some of these often overlooked skills that can help make their lives so much easier.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 19, 2020

With World Rainforest Day coming up on June 22, there’s no better opportunity to teach your kids more about rainforests. Since the project uses a pattern, it’s also good tracing practice. Many kids love any excuse to put together a paper chain, which is why we selected this craft. Jungle Trees via My Kid Craft.

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For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2019

Macy’s: Kids Backpacks $15.99. Macy’s has Kids Backpacks marked down to $19.99 Use coupon code BIG to bring the price down to $15.99. Here are some of the deals you can find: Accessory Innovations Little & Big Girls 3-Pc. Continue reading Macy’s: Kids Backpacks $15.99 LOL Surprise!

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Couponing 101

MARCH 17, 2019

The Echo Dot Kids Edition is on sale for even more than the last time we posted about it. Read on to find out more about this kid-friendly device that will seriously improve your household flow, freeing up more time for you to focus on other tasks! What makes the Echo Dot Kids Edition different? That’s 50% off!

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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 18, 2014

I love how it gets my sink clean in seconds, gets all the hard water build up out of my kids’ humidifiers and makes the coffee pot sparkle. While I’m sure you use vinegar in a variety of ways around your home, check out some of my favorite unusual uses for vinegar. I hope you find a new little trick.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 29, 2014

You know that I love a good deal, and I never want to pay full price, so I appreciate being able to find deals and coupons. Now that I’m back in college, it is even more important to save wherever possible, so I’m very excited to check out Coohpons.com , a new site that can help us all save while doing online shopping.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 5, 2016

I am looking forward to the summer movie release of Finding Dory. I can’t wait to take my kids to it. Finding Nemo is one of our family favorites and I have faith Finding Dory will be, too. Finding Dory swims into theaters on June 17, 2016. Here are some free Finding Dory activity pages.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 11, 2012

Whether you got a $10 FREE credit for referring your Mom or for signing up yourself at Rue La La , make sure you check out all the boutiques to find the perfect item to spend your credit on! Or check out the Western Chief Kids’ Boutique for some adorable rain gear like these boots that are just $7.90 each after the $10 credit!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 6, 2020

We all have to take a hard look at ourselves and find ways to be better. Kids often notice physical differences between people. Rather than guessing or trying to look like an expert, just admit what you don’t know and help your child find resources that better answer their questions. Use Outside Resources.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 19, 2013

RetailMeNot: Find Back to School Deals & Coupons With Ease. Find coupons for school uniforms, books, laptops, shoes and more all from the ease of your computer, tablet or smartphone! Find coupons for school uniforms, books, laptops, shoes and more all from the ease of your computer, tablet or smartphone! All rights reserved.

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Saving With Shellie

MAY 30, 2017

How cute are these Kids Personalized Fridge Magnet for just $6.99. Now you can use a super special personalized magnet to show off & keep those papers. Shipping is in the US only and these ship no later than Thu, Jun 15. Find more Great Deals happening now. Don’t miss any of these fabulous finds!

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