Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 26, 2014

Then you’d only give a present to the person whose name you drew, which could slash your spending depending on how many siblings you have. Can you make any presents? If you don’t have a lot of cash, making presents can be the way to go. First, do you have time to make homemade Christmas presents?

Holiday 169

Holiday Emergency Fund Homemade Eating Out 169

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 6, 2012

Wayne presents Purpose of Budgeting posted at Young Family Finance , saying, “Are you left wondering why you should budget? David presents Wired Capital Markets posted at Wall Street History , saying, ” Looking into the workings of modern securities markets is like looking under the hood of a Prius hybrid car.

Money 133

Money Finance Personal Finance Real Estate 133

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 1, 2013

While I''m looking forward to summer with my family, it does present a new set of challenges for us and I''m sure others as well. What will my kids do while I''m working from home or if I need to work at our business office? What food can we eat that doesn''t require the oven?

Family 113

Family Kids and Family Ovens Work From Home 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

The trouble comes when we escape to social media too often at the expense of those who are physically present with us. Or what about the people who go to a restaurant together and simple sit across from one another checking their phones and never interacting? Social media can be a useful tool and a positive addition to our lives.

Media 174

Media T-Mobile Kids and Family At&T 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Christmas gifts were precious, opened one at a time taking turns, and then examined by everyone present before the next guy got to open theirs. There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent.

Growing 180

Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180