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Fun Freetime: WITS Board Game

Motherhood Moments

Since the pandemic took hold of our lives, sales of board games, card games and jigsaw puzzles soared more than 370% as families stocked up on in-home entertainment to avoid lockdown apathy and fatigue. It worked well even with the different levels of ability between my kids, husband, and myself - and my mom really enjoyed it as well.

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8 Action Steps for a Frugal February!

Family Balance Sheet

Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Supplement with stuff that’s on sale at the grocery store. I enjoy Valentine’s Day, but it is on a Tuesday this year and my kids’ activities aren’t canceled due to the holiday.

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Frugal February

Family Balance Sheet

If you need encouragement and guidance with your budget, join my private Facebook group: Family Budgeters Unite! Assign a budget category to each transaction, so you can add up what you spend on food, fuel, clothing, self-care, etc. Supplement with stuff that’s on sale at the grocery store. How much cash can you find?

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8 Tips to Help You Save Money While On Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

Every year, we split the rent on a beach condo with other family members to make a week away affordable for everyone involved. We plan on participating in our neighborhood''s yard sale next month to raise our vacation funds. Also, have your kids save their own money for their souvenirs. Make a list of expenditures.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I may replenish our supply of fuel oil, matches, candles, lamp oil and wicks. This Is An Opportunity to Build Family Wealth. Some of you may know that I am on a mission to build wealth across generations in my family. Hamilton as well as Family Wealth – Keeping It in the Family by James E. Hughes, Jr.

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How to Save Money When Traveling

Saving Everyday

I truly believe that family vacations are a necessity. When our kids were younger, we used to go camping at state parks, and they thought it was the best thing ever! I know that some people have luck booking last-minute plane tickets, but I wouldn’t advise that for a family vacation. Your family will love it!

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How to Become an Earth Friendly Consumer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

This saves on stamps, paper, fuel, and mail transport which not only is more eco friendly but it also saves your money. How about buying your kid a bike they can ride to school or your wife some organic seeds she can grow in the garden that can feed the family. Here are some recipes to get you started. Use online banking.

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