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Be a bird launcher

Stockpiling Moms

As you know my son has flown the nest. I am still actively involved in my son’s life. He has been doing his own laundry, took himself to urgent care when he got sick and picks up his own health and personal care items and groceries at the store when he needs them. Be a bird launcher! Is he on his own? No, absolutely not.

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Why I Use Cash

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is why I use cash in certain situations. My son tried to pay with credit, they said no. You don’t get the ‘credit card hangover’ Although we enjoy the convenience of shopping online and do use credit cards to do so, we hate it when the bill comes for something we have already used up or given as a gift.

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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. If something is useful and I might personally use it later, it gets saved and used again. Common Items to Re-Use and How to Re-Use Them. Zip lock bags are routinely washed and used again for food (or other) storage.

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FREE Customizable Photo Grocery Bag ($8.99 Value)

Saving Everyday

You can get a FREE Customizable Grocery Bag with code FREEBAG ~. When you do, they’ll get a customized mug for $1 but YOU get a FREE $10 credit to use on a future purchase woot !! I made one of me and my son, but there are tons of designs to choose from! Just pay shipping which was $4.99 I LOVE the patriotic design.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. I carefully save my seed packets to use over several years and even harvest some seeds from my previous year’s plants so I don’t need to buy as many in the future. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt.

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Financial Lessons for Kids that Actually Worked

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With so many things that we parents have to teach our children, from using the potty to being a good and decent citizen, it’s no wonder that financial lessons sometimes get pushed aside in favor of more immediate needs in raising our kids. But, even so, we did manage to raise our sons to be financially capable adults.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can use Etsy.com for its map that shows nearby artists and craftspeople. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. Pay attention to the wrapping materials that you use as well. Buy Vintage.

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