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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But musical instruments can be expensive, and many are too delicate for pre-school aged children. How can you expose your pre-school and grade school age children to musical instruments without spending an arm and a leg? Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget.

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How to Save on Sports Equipment for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you noticed that no two activities seem to use the same equipment? Find a clean dry spot to store what is no longer being used, making sure it is clean and in good condition before you put it away, so it’s ready to be passed on to another child. Offer to pay but many people are happy that someone can use what they no longer need.

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The One Most Important Thing You Need to Get Rich

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buying personal finance books at garage sales and reading them one after another to make sure you have a basis of knowledge on money management. Parents teach us persistence in the things they repeat (verbally and in their actions) day after day. When my Granddaughter was little, she had to learn to buckle her own seat belt.

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