Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I keep a closet in the garage with gifts that I wasn’t so into. Donate your credits to charity (December holiday charities you can choose from include, Toys for Tots, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, Boys & Girls Club, Goodwill). Do you plan to re-gift anything this holiday season?

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

In the essence of time I broke them up into Baby/Toddler toys, Girls toys, Boys toys and DVDs. Yes, I know girls play with boys toys and vice versa. Fisher Price Wheelies Garage – $13.99. Fisher Price Rock ‘N Roll Trike – $32.99. :: Toys for Girls. This was just the easiest way for me to sort these quickly.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Score some crazy cheap deals with this one-day offer at amazon and stockup for the holiday gifts: Mega Bloks Minions Scooter Escape $5.99. Mega Bloks Spin ‘n Play Spinning Garage Playset $7.99. Mega Bloks American Girl Figurine Downtown Style Collection $9.99.

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Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. I made this page below of our girl, Ruby. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Give your Perennials. Are you a gardener? Do you have beautiful perennials in your garden?

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Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

. With the holidays right around the corner, Amazon’s Lightning Deals are featuring tons of toys and games for all the little ones on your shopping list. 8:00 am: Fisher-Price Little People Wheelies Garage. 9:00 am: My Little Pony Equestria Girls Collection Pinkie Pie Doll. 8:00 am: Monopoly Board Game. 8:00 am: Neat-Oh!

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 16, 2015

Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage – $87.99 (Reg. 8 – 12 years: Girl Scout Cookie Oven – $49.99 (Reg. Amazon 2015 Top Christmas and Holiday Toy List . Little Live Pets Clever Kee t – $47.99 (Reg. Razor Scooter – $29.99. WubbleX – $7.99. Nitro Stealth Stinger Skylanders Figure (Target Exclusive) , $14.99. Happy shopping!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. Once we used old magazines for a craft project in Camp Fire Girls to make a ‘sit upon’ (cover the magazine with something water repellent and sew the sides together). Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point! I bought out a lady at a garage sale long ago, made several dresses, shirts, shorts and cover ups out of some of the material and still have a gob left over. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. Sewing is an art.

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Saving Cents With Sense

DECEMBER 3, 2015

Holiday deals are here! Some tips for shopping Amazon: If you haven’t signed up for Amazon Prime yet, I highly recommend that you do that through the holidays. Some tips for shopping Amazon: If you haven’t signed up for Amazon Prime yet, I highly recommend that you do that through the holidays.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

This is a great time to check things off your holiday shopping list. Smart Wheels Park and Play Deluxe Garage. 12:05 pm EST: Ebuddy 3pc Skirt School Outfit Clothes Fits 18 Inch Girl Doll. 3:15 pm EST: Powerzone 380044 3 Ton Aluminum and Steel Garage Jack. 25% Off or More New Balance Shoes for Girls.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 21, 2015

This is a great time to check things off your holiday shopping list. 1:35 pm EST: Hatley Baby Girls’ Raincoat Soft Deers. 2:40 pm EST: Best Shoe Rack Organizer for Closet Hallway Garage Entryway Storage Organization Easy to Assemble No Tools Needed -Adjustable Shelves – Lifetime Replacement Guarantee.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2015

Check out the list below. :: American Girl Special Store Events. Many of the American Girl in store events are free, however some have a fee and some have age restrictions. 10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band Workshop. Special events differ by location. Saturday, April 11th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

Get more information here. :: American Girl Special Store Events. Many of the American Girl in store events are free, however some have a fee and some have age restrictions. 10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band. Community events happening all across the USA from May 9th through November. Special events differ by location.

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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

My husband and I discussed some ideas over our holiday break and we decided on 2 solid must-achieve financial goals for the year. I want to go through our basement, closets, and garage to look for unused items that we can sell. The Girls’ Activities. Our girls are quite active with swim team, Girl Scouts, and school activities.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Finance Fox : Reasons to Buy a Car in January – After the Holidays! Money Talks Coaching: Top 6 Reasons I Hate Returning Holiday Presents – So how can you make the holiday present return process as painless as possible? They are also looking to clear their shelves of holiday items to make way for Valentine’s items.

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