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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not into outdoor camping? Make puppets and stage a show for the parents – letting the kids come up with the story line, the kind of puppets they want to make, the puppet stage (it can be as simple as an ironing board with a tablecloth over it!). Play old time outdoor backyard games. Go Frugal'

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

He married the love of his life almost two years ago, so now we have a daughter-in-law, too. We all love outdoor activities, but we don’t all enjoy the same ones. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I That’s not right.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 14-18/11-Planning Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Consumerism Commentary asks us if we are better off than our parents ? In my life, my parents have always seemed to do quite well financially and we never suffered as kids. Even now, my parents are in a fantastic financial situation. Going Frugal. We have an indoor compost bin as well as three outdoor bins.

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