Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 26, 2016
My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. Trepidation about having the grand-kids open a savings account. Both are now old enough to open a bank savings account.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 22, 2013
Here are the ways I found to save at Silver Dollar City. How to save on tickets to Silver Dollar City. Finding significant savings on entrance fees was quite a challenge. Tickets for $30 each, but valid only for use on Thursdays. Instead we paid $180 – a savings of $136. How to save when you are in the park.
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Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Pet Sitting.
Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 3, 2014
There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. Are you a knitter, crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? If you’re crafty or artistic, this is your chance to shine. Please let us know in the comments. Homemade Crafts.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 17, 2011
It’s Time to Re-Stock for Emergencies. I will re-stock the pantry and re-fill the water jugs we keep. Although useful when needed, these to me are somewhat extreme and we won’t go so far as to execute them unless our country’s situation degrades considerably. In the end, I will do a bit of both.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 20, 2013
Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. You’re still spending the holidays with your family, but you don’t have to stress about what to buy one another.
Saving In Akron
MARCH 7, 2012
The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. Go here to sign up now if you're not already a member. We've added our additional savings to our daughter's 529.
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