Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

As an expecting parent, it’s tempting to buy that beautifully detailed changing table or the crib you saw last week in the window of an upscale boutique. Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun. Reupholster Second-Hand Furniture.

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Budgeting Budget Painting Hardware 94

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. I biked to the library, to the mall, to the TCBY, to visit my parents at their offices in the university, to the pool, basically everywhere a kid would want to go. K and Finn (my parents dog) 12. K in her dance costume 2.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We also grow a large garden & lots of flowers, fruit trees & a 100-year-old grapevine. I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year! This means funds are tight.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

Best Ways To Make Money As A Kid Depending on the child’s age, it may be necessary for the parents to assist. You can start by mowing your own lawn to get some practice, and I’m sure your parents won’t mind ha! They even have complete sets with the rake, leaf scoops, and a large garden bag included.

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Money Making Kids Kids and Family 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2016

My parent’s generation (the WWII gen) had homes with around 900 – 1000 square feet – typically with 2 bedrooms and a bath. We have ‘game rooms’; media rooms; home offices; kids play rooms; dining rooms; The entire home and sometimes the garage or outbuildings are climate controlled for hot and cold weather.

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Home Plumbing Garage Home and Garden 100

Saving With Shellie

APRIL 5, 2011

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. Parents magazine, Better Homes and Gardens, Kraft Food and Family and Woman’s Day also have coupons in them fairly regularly.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

My parents were good at guiding careful spending habits without it being a burden. He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) We’re not good gardeners but we planted a lot of trees for the shade and beauty. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? Why do I want to save money?

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 190

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

One of them kept it at their house in the garage, but each time there was a snow storm they each got their chance to use it, taking turns doing both of their driveways. Garden tools like shovels, chainsaws, hoes, rakes, leaf blowers, tree trimmers. When I was growing up, two of my neighbors shared a snowblower each winter.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Kids and Family Camping Equipment Television 212

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Spring: Gardening equipment and seeds, bird feeders, spring cleaning supplies, allergy medicine, rain boots, umbrellas, and raincoats. Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. June is here. School is back in session.

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Wi-Fi Motion Sensor alerts users of activity with a push text or notification as soon as motion is detected, whether you want to know when the kids get in from school, make sure the puppy goes outside during the day, or receive an alert when the garage door opens. The dog is a convenient companion for pets and Pet Parents alike.

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Gifts Giveaway Handbags and Wallets Flowers and Gifts 80

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 1, 2014

Dad grew up on his parent’s farm with a wood stove, an outhouse and kerosene lamps. Mom had a vegetable garden and grew sweet corn. I ended up freeze drying them in the garage! Grandma never had the chance until she was in her seventies. My Mom grew up in St. Poverty aids the imagination. Trust me, that takes awhile.

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St. Louis Plumbing Flowers and Plants Kids and Family 176