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Cardboard Christmas Tree

Family Balance Sheet

The idea for the Cardboard Christmas Tree using recycled packing boxes was in the latest issue of Disney Family Fun Magazine and it caught my eye because of the pileup in my garage. It also looked like a great craft project for the kids. What holiday crafts are your kids working on? See top picture for reference.).

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Keep Clutter at Bay by Recognizing Where It Comes From

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I’ve decided that kids are big clutter creators. I put a bag full of her creations to go out to recycling, and my husband intercepted them because he couldn’t handle throwing out her work. Another source of clutter with kids is gifts that well-meaning friends and relatives give.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years. Go Frugal Go Green'

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I'm Back.and What an Eventful Week I Had

Family Balance Sheet

I spent last week at a very charming Jersey shore town with my immediate and extended family. Instead, I read a book, took my kids to the park, went for early morning runs, spent the afternoons on the beach, walked all over the cute little shore town admiring the ridiculously priced beach homes, and ate ice cream just about every night.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. Be creative and look for ways to recycle and refurbish items that will reveal your style.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. Socks make soft containers for seldom used jewelry or if you have kids, they can be great puppets. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. That thing predates me!”

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

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How to Save With Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. Extreme Couponing Tips for Beginners by Two Kids & A Coupon. Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon.