Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. There were no garage door openers. Food/shopping.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Parents already know that back to school time is the second most expensive time of the year (right after the holidays). In “ Back to School Shopping Can Be a Good Finance Lesson For Children ” published on NewsOK, the author suggests that additional lessons can be learned such as: keeping within the budget. I love to shop garage sales.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Talk to the parents of children older than yours. If you are shopping online, check out Savings.com for coupon codes or just bookmark the coupon code page I have for you. Tip: You can also get cash back on your online purchases by shopping through Ebates – you can get anywhere from 1%-20% cash back depending on the store!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Will it be a crafts camp with several different projects, a cooking camp – with the grand-kids planning, shopping, chopping and cooking a meal (with your supervision and suggestions of course), a music camp – with each of you playing your instrument or all of you learning new songs together? Hold a garage sale together.

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Grandchildren Building Backyard Inexpensive 191

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Talk to the parents of children older than yours. If you are shopping online, check out Savings.com for coupon codes or just bookmark the coupon code page I have for you. Tip: You can also get cash back on your online purchases by shopping through Ebates – you can get anywhere from 1%-20% cash back depending on the store!

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Clothes Clothing Swap Garage Sale 40

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money.

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Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

In spite of that, history indicates that sweat shop seamstress positions had a ratio of 20 applicants per position. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. Poly lasts forever!

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

People are always going to need a place to live and likewise, businesses are going to need a place to set up shop — why not be the business to help them throughout their real estate journey? Ice cream shops are the perfect small town business idea — particularly successful throughout the summer. Take a page from Harp Design Co.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. My daybed mattresses were previously used by a young girl, in her growing up bedroom, then stored by the parents for years. I used a shop vac, but any powerful vacuum would work. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

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! You could also ask your parents, friends, and family to help spread the word.

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Money Making Kids Kids and Family 52

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. Since you actually need to have coupons to go coupon shopping, I thought I’d review some of the many resources available to find coupons. :: Newspaper Coupons.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Betty Crocker Newspaper Red Plum 96

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. Also ALL of today’s deals are Prime Early Access Deals so if you are Amazon Prime member, you get to shop 30 minutes early! 6:00 pm: Beat The Parents Board Game.

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Toys Amazon Fisher Price Games 45

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 28, 2012

Purchase Information: Amazon , Creative Kidstuff , Specialty Toy Stores, Art Stores, Gift Shops, Book Stores. Product Name: LITTLEST PET SHOP TRICKS AND TALENTS PETS Assortment. Includes a unique code for parents to redeem 20 FARM CASH of in-game currency for use in ZYNGA’s FARMVILLE online game. . Product Price: $6.99.

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Gifts Holiday 2012 Games 95

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Don’t blame your spouse, the economy, your parents or your job. You shop to feel better. You shop to release stress, to be someone else, to escape. Send your spouse to do the grocery shopping. When you do need something, shop with a friend that won’t let you go overboard. Or making your own coffee.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. Yet, over the years, I kept discovering new things about home ownership.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

and BOGO at some shops such as Publix). Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza.

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

There are tons of garage sale ads placed on Craigslist, so the more descriptive you are of your location, the better chance that the reader will head to your sale first. It''s so easy to do and makes shopping easier and less overwhelming for the customer. June 1, 8am-1 (Off Wilson Drive in Town''s Name). Price Your Stuff.

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

– Consumers used to shop heavily during December in order to reap the great rewards from the retailers. – Letting your child make spending decisions can make some parents uneasy. They also come in handy when shopping offline because prices are usually identical for stores that have both an online and an offline presence.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220