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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I thought it would be fun to have a board game that reinforces thoughts on starting and growing a business. Although I never before had tried to create a board game, I had no doubt I could do it. The year before, after all, I successfully made up a role playing game to reinforce the idea of budgets and household cash flow.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These are the times they will remember, long after they have forgotten who gave them that video game they love to play! Build a bean bag toss game and award prizes to those who hit the hole. Play old time outdoor backyard games. Hold a grandparent camp. Traveling with a grandchild can be very rewarding – and very costly.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. A third “why” is that saving money is like a game to me. I enjoy playing the game and I like to win. What’s your best frugal win? Being frugal is just playing with numbers – and winning.