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Five Frugal (mostly tiny) Things

The Frugal Girl

I got an annual symphony pass So, after my little $10 symphony evening the other week, it occurred to me that other nearby city symphonies might also have a student program. Another city offers a student deal where you pay $35 and then you can go to basically as many concerts as you want over the next year for $0.

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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Studies show that scores on tests like the SAT are better from students exposed to music lessons. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. Musical instrument exchanges – some sites let owners list and buyers browse used instrument sales.

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7 Side Hustle Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents

Couponing 101

You could teach non-native English speakers, high school students studying for the SAT, college students, and more. You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. You can find positions providing video-based lessons or written instruction.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to shop garage sales. Ryan Himmel, CPA, personal finance expert, and the founder of BIDaWIZ.com suggests that you can save from 4 – 9% on qualified purchases (even if you aren’t a student!) Check with your local college for students who are majoring in the subject your child needs help with. using tax free days.

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How To Organize A Project

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Organizing Your Computer A while ago, in class, us students were sitting there waiting for the instructor to boot up his computer. 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during.

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3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family

Saving Cents With Sense

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students. She used to be a student at a beauty college. Yep, he was a student once, too.

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. I will probably use an old garage sale board game as the base, and just glue the printed game mat to it.

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