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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. If something is useful and I might personally use it later, it gets saved and used again. Common Items to Re-Use and How to Re-Use Them. Zip lock bags are routinely washed and used again for food (or other) storage.

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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. Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. year old Honda Odyssey with a new to us vehicle.

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Travel Tips: Spring Break Destinations for Families

Motherhood Moments

It’s not just for teenagers and 20-somethings – it's for families too. So r ather than leave you to scour the internet at the last minute for budget-friendly destinations, beautiful destinations, or activity-filled destinations, f amily destinations expert Family Destination s Guide have done this for you.

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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. If you’re a regular around here, this will not be anything new, since I frequently share my coping mechanisms in posts here. ? How much moreso during a traumatic time??

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5 Ways to Make Travel with Your Family More Affordable

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We thought eating in restaurants was a main attraction of travel because you get to try local foods. Even when eating out on the cheap, we were still spending hundreds of dollars on food. Then, about four years ago, I found out that I as well as two of our children have food intolerances including some biggies, like dairy and gluten.

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Family Camping @ Avalon Campground

Family Balance Sheet

My family does! We bought a used pop up camper about 4 years ago and have been enjoying it ever since. Avalon Campground is family friendly, full of amenities, and very close to the beach. I decided against joining the order–my kids and hubs would miss me too much. Let us know in the comments! Love to camp?

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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