Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2011

Most people may define it as enjoying a luxurious lifestyle while others may define it as living a less stress-stuffed life. Well it’s because they are lured by that vision of a ’dream life’ into over using their credit limit and acquiring mortgages that they can’t afford. Monetize your hobby.

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Debt Free Debt Emergency Fund Hobby 235

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 10, 2011

Enjoy Hobbies. While you are unemployed, take advantage of the time you have off by pursuing some of the hobbies you may have placed on the back burner. Not only will this give you a way to occupy your day, but it will also give you a greater sense of purpose and may open doors to a new career option.

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Unemployment Hobby Budgeting Budget 172

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 24, 2013

My mom expected both my brother and I to find employment when we reached the legal age of 15, and enforced it by having us pay for half of our school clothes (well, the ones we wanted. If they are in dozens of activities that are important to them as well, there may not even be time for a job. Personality.

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College Kids and Family Activism Unemployment 228

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2013

Some of them have encountered difficulties similar to ours and may have worked through those. But, they have a web site and you can search for biographies here as well. This project is one of several sources to offer free versions of great literature as well as free eBooks by contemporary authors. Others have gone before us.

Women 174

Women Hobby Education Catalog 174

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When raising a child with autism, this journey may seem more daunting, but it is equally rewarding. While some children may excel in academic or artistic pursuits, others might struggle with sensory sensitivities or difficulties in verbal communication. Parenting is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and learning experiences.

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Parenting Communications Activism Family 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 14, 2012

This can have a detrimental impact on your mental health and well being so it is understandable if you are desperate to make the jump to another career. Sometimes, the driving force may just be the persistent feeling that you are not happy in your current role and that you would benefit from a change in career. Researching The Role.

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Communications May Hobby Ranges 222

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. Before you purchase any other materials besides a few reference books or patterns, you may want to start thinking about what kind of clothes you would like to make. Dress Well On The Frugal.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

As a hobby. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. I believe that your opportunity cost would be too great as well. Of course you will also have ongoing costs such as thread, patterns and material as well. Why learn to sew? To decorate. Sewing takes time.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 2, 2014

Boost a co-worker’s self esteem and confidence by showing that you trust them to do your tasks well. Saying no may just save you from burnout; it may also allow you the time to do the things that are your priorities. Take up a new hobby to help take your mind off work worries. Look after Yourself.

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Simple Pace Food and Drink Work 186

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Things may have changed since you participated in the activity as a kid and you don’t want to be wasting money on the wrong gear. They had a rule that, if they started a new hobby, activity or sport, their kids had to see it through and stay with it for the full season or course or school year, depending on what it was.

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Sports Kids Kids and Family Musical Instruments 184

Nicoles Nickels

APRIL 16, 2014

There is a line of new No Salt Added products including Crushed, as well as the diced and puree. To celebrate its heritage dating back to 1929, people are being encouraged to post their cooking inspiration stories on Tuttorosso’s Facebook page starting on APRIL 16 and going through MAY 7. . 4 coupon, recipes, and cooking tips. .

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Contest Hobby Cooking Grandmother 69

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 18, 2013

I did well in my courses, but I came to realize after only a couple of semesters that there wasn’t much I could do with a psychology degree. I am not sure I believe that you should try to make a living out of a hobby, but knowing what you are interested and what will keep you engaged will help you make a career choice.

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College Psychology Education Graduation 237

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

However, she enjoyed her hobby immensely and kept right on collecting things of interest to her. I actually found a collectors book identifying various helmets, their markings and the companies that made them as well as the year made. Others may be appraisers or TV show stars as well! My husband once collected helmets.

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Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

Penny Pinchin' Mom

MARCH 11, 2024

Bad spending habits when grocery shopping often opens up the door to lots of impulse purchase buying—things that you may end up not needing or using until they go bad. What I do is ask the pharmacist how well the generic option compares to the brand options. Plus, it gives you a healthy hobby that you can share with the kids.

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Saving Money Money Mom Used 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

This may be a bit easier for me than it is for some music lovers, because I am not a music person, but instead of listening to a Taylor Swift album, try listening to a TED Talk or podcast during your morning commute. You’ll find that you are learning things without even trying. Podcasts and TED Talks. How do you stay entertained? .

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Entertainment Documentary Podcasts Education 165

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

I also occasionally get to encourage young entrepreneurs by purchasing their wares (usually soda or lemonade but sometimes more ambitions products as well). I let them sit in the sun for several days as well to let the sun disinfect them. 50 each (and cleaned and disinfected as well) on them. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 11, 2012

Although gift giving occasions are fun times and typically filled with happy get togethers, getting all those gifts year after year from loving, generous and well meaning friends and relatives can really fill up all the corners of all the shelves of all your rooms. What If You Really Don’t Know The Giver Too Well?

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Gifts Holiday Giving Friends And Family Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 13, 2012

Garden Stepping Stone Craft Kits Hobby Lobby had several versions of kits to create a stepping stone. I bought 2 little bags of colored glass bits from Hobby Lobby to decorate and used a popsicle stick to write on the wet cement. The most expensive was around $20. Our local Walmart also had a cheaper version of a stepping stone kit.

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Giving Used Crafts Craft 188

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. Well, I had to research this one as I’ve lived in the same home for 26 years now and have only changed out the paint once (repairing all those holes the kids put in the walls with their dart boards!) It is a pastime they enjoy and worth the cost to them.

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 13, 2015

EBA is run by Ruth of the successful blog, Living Well Spending Less. In the time since I started Elite Blog Academy: I’ve become more focused on content that supports my mission of helping families live well on less and I now have an editorial calendar that reflects that. I trusted her and her advice. Blogging'

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April Goals Video 2015 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2015

Self-improvement, or at least the desire for it, is a shared American hobby. Sure, you could try to make SMART goals , and you may be more likely to succeed. Goals can provide direction and even push you forward in the short-term, but eventually, a well-designed system will always win. If so, you’re in good company.

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Goals Contest Win 2015 100

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

What are your hobbies? For years Daniel did the finances all by himself and Amanda would stay in the allotted budget amounts, but it didn’t work well for us. Family and friends may think you are crazy for paying off your debt. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Staycations are far from boring, in fact you may come to prefer them over the hassle of packing, traveling, etc. Ask your friends for ideas as well; maybe they know about local activities that you don’t. If you’ve got camping equipment, why not camp out in your backyard? He wants you to be able to do the same! Frugal Date Nights.

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have an answer to all those questions, then you may be ready to start a small business. With the popularity of podcasts from newspapers and other media providers, private individuals have been able to jump on the trend—turning a hobby into a fully-fledged business. Who is your ideal client? What is your ideal work environment?

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Saving Everyday

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

There is also information regarding your previous work history, education, skills, hobbies, etc. It may sound intimidating, but it really isn’t that bad. I would say, “Well, Mickey Mouse has a big parade coming up and he needs to prepare for a great show!). After that, the next step is an on-line interview. Oh, and GOOD LUCK! =D.

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College Disney Disney World Work 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

This may sound like a great idea to you, but what can you do to get those multiple streams going? This was hubby’s hobby, but I thought maybe we could sell the birds (quail is good eating!). Now that I think back, that probably provided the neighbors with quite a bit of entertainment as well. Were you successful?

Money 173

Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

What are your hobbies? This may seem like a strange answer to put in this section, but we believe in helping others when they are struggling and putting our finances towards caring for our community and others around the world. We save and try to manage our finances, but do so with an openness to give money away as well.

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Student Debt Debt Free Finds 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

What are your hobbies? That’s one of my hobbies.) It’s all about living with the choices you make, and changing what isn’t working vs. telling yourself “oh well, but I can’t do that because __.” I may work on buying another rental property (with cash.) Where are you from? Get creative.

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Debt Debt Free Pay Off Debt Financial Goals 236

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 8, 2016

If the upholstery on the chair seat of your dining table chairs has become soiled or out of date over the years, stop by a local fabric or hobby store and pick up some upholstery material on sale. It will remove deeply embedded smells in things as well. If your disposal just sits and hums when you turn it on, the flywheel may be stuck.

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Work Frugal Cleaning Green And Frugal 100

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 10, 2014

What are your hobbies? I became debt-free on May 29, 2012 and the first thing I did was quit my job as a seasonal tax pro. We are also trying to get to a place where we can max out our retirement savings each month, as well as continue contributing to our travel and other smaller savings goals. Tell us about you and your family.

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Debt Debt Free Financial Goals Goals 227

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2015

What are your hobbies? . They call it personal finance for a reason, what worked best for us may not work for you, but you have to start somewhere. Since becoming debt free, I have been involved with our local community, school district, as well as my company to help spread the financial literacy word. Where are you from?

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Debt Credit Cards Debt Free Credit 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 28, 2011

Well, I signed up for 2 of the 3 I need to complete which are to take place this weekend and one other weekend in February. Well, plans have had to change. This really was a hobby adventure anyways. By May,the whole house will be clutter free and organized. The goal was to be certified by summer. How about you?

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January 2010 Personal Finance Finance 124

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 24, 2013

per ticket it just may not be in your budget. If you go to Hobby Lobby or Michael’s, you can even print out a 40% off coupon before you go. Well besides all of the family time you will be spending together, you will find that these activities can be done on a dime! A movie might be nice, but at the cost of nearly $12.00

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Activism Family Inexpensive Kids and Family 104

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 1, 2015

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Auto Parts and Accessories Storing Clothing and Accessories Saving 100

Teresa's Deals

OCTOBER 1, 2015

This post may contain affiliate links or sponsored content, please read our Disclosure Policy. Shop this October and save with $20 off your purchase of $125 or more, as well as FREE SHIPPING! Some brand exclusions apply, as well as Smart Buys. Advance Auto Parts Coupons: 30% Off. Hurry and shop! This promo ends on 10/4.

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Auto Parts and Accessories Storing Clothing and Accessories Saving 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

What are your hobbies? The difference now is that we are able to have these items and I don’t have the thought in the back of my head “well, we can sell one of Matt’s guns or guitars in order to pay for this” I am also able to indulge once again in my Bath & Body Works candle addiction. Where are you from?

Debt 100

Debt Debt Free Bath and Body Works Gas 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well. Well I’ll let you decide. It may not be: you might have a good treatment option available, or your pet might be best living out his or her final days.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220