Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 28, 2015

On special occassions, now that I’m retired, I go to their house to watch them. There are many documented benefits to utilizing grandparents to watch grandkids. Both may wonder about reciprocity – should the grandparents be paid to watch the kids? Would you pay your parents to watch your kids?

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 6, 2023

After almost two decades in corporate fashion, Rachel Riederman was inspired to change careers and follow her passion for all things food and entertaining. Can you even watch Monty Python without shrubbery crudités nearby? As a home cook, Riederman uses seasonal ingredients to craft easy, accessible recipes. Thanks for reading!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Show Your Love with Food. One of the easiest ways to show your love on Valentine’s Day is with food. Thanks to Pinterest, you can search and find literally hundreds of special foods for Valentine’s Day from desserts to fruits to eggs and toast. In the morning, make pancakes in the shape of a heart on the griddle.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 11, 2015

Whether you are hosting a big gathering or a few close friends this season, make the party festive and sassy with these theme ideas. 10 Christmas Party Ideas: 1. This is still one of my favorite get-together ideas. Some gift theme ideas: Set a challenging, but low dollar limit where party-goers will need to get creative.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 18, 2015

I’ve teamed up with over 50 bloggers from across the United States to put together this list of budget-friendly staycation and travel ideas from different parts of the country. I’m sharing ideas for Central PA, and the rest of the list is at the bottom of this post. Picnic lunches and food are not permitted inside the park.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 19, 2014

Are you a resident of Harrisburg or Central PA and looking for some budget-friendly staycation ideas for the summer? Walk along the river and peruse the artists’ booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. Picnic lunches and food are not permitted inside the park.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 14, 2013

How To Make Reindeer Food. Here is a really cute idea to do with your kids – How To Make Reindeer Food. If you have watched Santa feeding the Reindeer – now you can make some Reindeer Food to make sure Santa makes it your house. Check out how to make Reindeer Food here.

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Couponing 101

JULY 20, 2019

Here are some ideas for quality girl time that won’t break the bank! Watch movies, vent about boy problems, pop some popcorn and just have fun. Grab a drink, get some food and spend the evening laughing and having a great time. You can even bring your own food and drinks! Go to the Beach (or Pool). Get Crafty.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 24, 2013

How To Make Reindeer Food. Here is a really cute idea to do with your kids – How To Make Reindeer Food. If you have watched Santa feeding the Reindeer – now you can make some Reindeer Food to make sure Santa makes it your house. Check out how to make Reindeer Food here.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 1, 2020

For instance, you might decide that every Thursday night, you’ll watch a movie together or every Saturday morning you’ll play board games. Relying on convenience foods can be so tempting, but home-cooked meals are often healthier and more affordable. Set Aside Time for Yourself. Eat More Home-Cooked Meals.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 14, 2015

Gwyneth Paltrow posted on her facebook page : There are a lot of people who use Food stamps (now known as SNAP), and the reality is, food stamps or not, anyone can live on $29 a week. watch my video below: When I was growing up, my grandmother would make two-three meals a week and the rest of the week? That is also a good idea.

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Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 6, 2012

So here are 25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas to help you spend more quality time together. And for those of you that aren’t married – these are great date ideas for you, too, when you are watching a budget (aren’t we all)! Save on Food & Drink. So, now, what are some of your favorite frugal date night ideas?

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Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

Sure, we’d love to eat out and have someone else prepare and serve our food, but that would involve a babysitter and a food tab. After they head to bed, we’ll enjoy some adult beverages and watch a movie. Now we save money, but still celebrate our marriage and our family at home.

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For the Mommas

DECEMBER 14, 2012

Here is a really cute idea to do with your kids – How To Make Reindeer Food. If you have watched Santa feeding the Reindeer – now you can make some Reindeer Food to make sure Santa makes it your house. Check out how to make Reindeer Food here. We all know how much Reindeer love treats.

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Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 23, 2020

I could use some free ideas to do during the quarantine and to keep boredom at bay. Listed below, you’ll find some free ideas to help you get through the quarantine. Listed below, you’ll find some free ideas to help you get through the quarantine. As I find more ideas, I’ll update this list.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 7, 2015

Head over to Groupon and grab a one year subscription to Food Network Magazine for only $5! The Food Network is another one of my favorite channels to watch. I love watching the pros cook and get recipe ideas. The Food Network Magazine offers the same tips and advice! Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Couponing 101

MAY 3, 2020

To make these smaller events seem like a big deal, you might have a special meal or honor the graduate by letting them select what to binge-watch next. Improv games could also be fun, and you can find some great ideas at Improv Encyclopedia. Good food can make a difference in any party, and the same is true of remote parties!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 27, 2013

In fact, there are plenty of wonderful staycation ideas that will offer you fun times right in your own backyard! This summer, if you need to opt for a staycation, then take a peek at some of the helpful ideas and tips below! 7 Centsational Staycation Ideas: 1. Catch lightening bugs, watch the stars, and have a backyard campout.

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For the Mommas

JANUARY 8, 2015

Love to watch movies in bed? Did you know that you can rotate your video to a 90 degree angle for ease of watching while lying in bed? It will heat up your food much more evenly. Leave more such ideas that you have happened to come across and we will have a new article compiling your awesome ideas! Thanks, Alecia!

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 9, 2014

My family was watching way too much addictive cable TV anyway and my husband and I were not happy with the new price, so the decision was very easy. Cutting cable is definitely a big step, but it you’re ready to take the leap, find out How We Watch Great TV Without Cable. Our Savings: $67 a month or almost $800 a year.

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Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 6, 2012

Smash Your Food , winner in First Lady Michelle Obama’s ‘Apps for Healthy Kids’ Competition , is a fun and exciting mobile game that. Smash Your Food is a great way for kids to learn about what they’re putting into their bodies. Kids say things like, ‘Whoa, I had no idea that there are 25 cubes of sugar in a medium milkshake!’

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Every time I have to walk into one because it’s my only option for a food and a bathroom break for the next hundred miles, I suck it up and begin the search- an apple, maybe a salad (but hold the creamy dressing), and a mini bag of pretzels. Grabbing fast food or whatever’s convenient, skipping workouts, etc. I hate rest stops.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

If you think you’re going to come up short on cash, check out my 25 Ideas to Find Money. Budget-Friendly Summer Fun Ideas: Summer activities can be found all around you. We have had fun with most of these ideas locally, but a quick Google search will help you find locations and destinations near you. Go camping in the backyard.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2014

My neighbors regularly ask me how I get my son to eat healthy foods. ” They are also surprised to find that my son eats a variety of foods that many American children don’t eat, including foods from India, Mexico, Thailand, and other areas of the world. “My kids just won’t eat vegetables ! Get Healthy'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 20, 2014

I get it, when you get home after a long day, you just want to sit down, relax, and have the food come to you. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will. If looking at pictures of food on Pinterest doesn’t make you salivate with anticipation, I don’t know what will.

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Couponing 101

JULY 1, 2020

These eight ideas can ensure you still get all the fun even without the big festivities. While you can enjoy classic cookout foods like hamburgers and hot dogs, trying something new could add a fun twist for the celebration. Watch Something Patriotic. Have a Cookout. Cookouts are a classic way to celebrate the 4th of July.

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Motherhood Moments

JUNE 22, 2023

Instead of tacky clothes and stinky food, you’re dealing with hitting and not wanting to eat. Which Rules to Enforce Bombarding your child with rules and regulations is a bad idea. Eat healthy foods – Encouraging toddlers to eat healthy foods can help establish good eating habits and promote healthy growth and development.

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Coupons Do Work

AUGUST 15, 2016

You watched reruns of Extreme Couponing on Youtube or TLC and you want to do the same thing as those people did. It is true most coupons do promote unhealthy food but more and more coupons I have seen are not promoting more and more healthy foods. I have no idea. And mistakes happe.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 13, 2014

To us, the more important aspects of our wedding are the food (everyone remembers the food), the venue, and the photos. We have an iPod that we can load a wedding playlist on, and will be asking one of my cousins to just watch the iPod if there is an issue. Invitations. Go Frugal'

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Sliding down the slopes is exhilarating, but watching the money blow out of your wallet may not be quite as thrilling. Bring Your Own Food and Drinks. Bringing your own food and drinks can help you save a lot of money. Renting an apartment with a kitchen can make it easier to save money on food.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 30, 2020

Even if you’ve already watched “Frozen 2” more times than you can count, these eight recipes could turn your next viewing into a memorable event. If you don’t have the right ingredients, you can also use these recipes as inspiration for your own creative ideas. Edible Glass Candy via Lasso the Moon.

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Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

There is plenty of food and beverages. There is cool stuff to watch on the TV. No matter what else is going on, I must start the day by watching the original “Miracle on 34th Street”, then watch the Macy’s Day Parade and end the day with White Christmas. Good Idea, whoever came up with it!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Whether you simply want to venture from the daily routine, stop watching so much TV, or you just need to save money by not going out, it’s never too late to pick up a new hobby. Here are some ideas for new hobbies that will get you off the couch and add to your well-being. Remember that hiking trails come in all levels.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Or perhaps it's because when those shimmering strands of bulbs go up it means that the holidays are upon us, bringing with it thoughtful DIY gifts, delicious food, and so many fun activities to share with friends and family. Support local agro-tourism when watching the tractors make their way through town with twinkling lights.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 29, 2014

A few years ago, after eating a few too many turkey sandwiches and watching several tummy turning documentaries about the food industry, I became a vegetarian. I actually had to write out a list of foods that are vegetarian. It makes me sad, not only as a vegetarian, but also as a person who loves good food.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 14, 2023

But don’t break up with this idea just yet! Here are five thoughtful Galentine's Day gift ideas your friends will love— that won't break your budget! Just set up a profile, tap the offers you like in the app, show a pic of your receipt, and watch the cash back flow into your PayPal (sometimes within hours). A special day out.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 15, 2014

I love watching how the Kilchers live off the land and seek to be self-sufficient. Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. As much as possible, we try to buy our food direct from the farmer. I’d love it if our family could mostly live off our store of food in the winter that we put up in the summer.

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