Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2014

We all learn first and best from our parents. Always have enough cash on you to get home. My grown son and his wife accompanied us on a day trip several years ago. My son whipped out his credit card to pay for their meal and was stopped cold when he found out the place didn’t take credit. Carry some cash.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 1, 2016

I was raised in a predominantly Spanish-speaking home and I really appreciate the opportunity I had to learn two languages simultaneously. And this is something I want to share with my son, too. There are a thousand “right” things parents are told we have to do to set our babies up for success, and the list can feel overwhelming.

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MAY 2, 2013

Lead Your Family Like Jesus: Powerful Parenting Principles from the Creator of Families by Ken Blanchard , Phil Hodges , and Tricia Goyer (reg. Ken Blanchard , best-selling co-author of The One Minute Manager and Lead Like Jesus , points to a better role model: the Son of God. Does your family need a five-star general at the helm?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 11, 2013

When my children were young, one of the most common questions I heard from other parents while waiting for our kids at the school gate was ‘how can I get my child excited about reading?’ My son had an advanced reading age quite early and the books in the classroom held no interest for him and he started to lose interest in reading.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 10, 2015

Perhaps you are too young to think about that, but if you are reading this, I bet your parents are not! We have a one story ranch home of around 2300 square feet located on 6 acres within 4 miles of stores, medical care, entertainment, gasoline stations and more. Prepare your home. Moving around inside the home.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Kids grow quickly, and many parents find that they only wear an outfit a few times before they have outgrown it. Once you get home, you want to wash the clothing before putting it away. Many times these tax free holidays are created specifically for parents who are buying clothing and school supplies for their children.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

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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For the Mommas

JUNE 15, 2012

Who will take care of her son Doug’s daughters when he flies off for a romantic week with his wife? How can youngest daughter Melissa contemplate getting pregnant now that she’s the child of a broken home? Download” Goodbye to All That “ to your Kindle or reading app. Be the first to comment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

How this holiday has changed since I was a child in the 1950’s, and even since I raised my own sons in the 1970’s/80’s! From attending costume parties to converting their home or yard into the scariest place in the neighborhood, they are causing part of the surge in Halloween spending. Halloween then and now.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 22, 2024

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? Clark, our cat, the day after we brought him home from the shelter. an illustration I did for one of my son’s books. Here’s Karen: 1. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 5, 2014

The parents of the children selected in each district just let their children go off to be slaughtered – it was expected. Neighbors expect that you will keep the exterior of your home and yard looking acceptable according to their standards. The main financial lesson I saw in the film, was about expectations. In the neighborhood.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 11, 2014

If you are a teacher, homeschooling parent, or parent that just wants to help prepare your child for an inspired day of learning, make sure you head back to school withessential oils! Heres How I Will Be Using Essential Oils This School Year: I will be using my Allergy Relief blend with my son going to kindergarten this year.

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For the Mommas

JUNE 27, 2012

I have a 10 year old son. Video games, music, movies, TV, the Internet and even the phone – all pose a potential risk to my son. Since Evan is entering into 5th grade, he has to spend time online for school work. We have put very strict rules in place in our home about the usage of digital time. With Take Charge! ,

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

My degree is in mechanical engineering, but I’m just starting a transition to nursing – before I got pregnant with my son, I was working as a nursing assistant while my husband finished grad school, and planning to go on to nursing school. C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 12, 2013

When my son and my husband were overseas I added a magazine to every box I sent. Parenting Early Years $9.97 (normally $87.78). Add the magazines you want to your cart and checkout. Your magazine will start arriving within a few weeks and your 52% credit in your Ebates account within a few days.

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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). Use cash (yours, your parents or other cash that can be had). One of my relatives did this for the four years their son was in school. They actually went in together with another parent to buy the house.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 13, 2014

I go for a bike ride with my son. 5 Tips for Motivating Yourself to Exercise More Easy Ways for Parents to Exercise with Kids The Pros and Cons of Choosing Home Exercise Over a Gym… 4 Gentle Workout Ideas to Get You Moving 6 Ways Regular Exercise Can Improve Your Life. Sometimes the whole family goes outside to play catch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

We went by train, rented a car to see the sights at Yellowstone and flew back home. There were certain things that were must see, must do for me – such as touring Windsor palace and eating British food in a pub, but I had each of our son’s pick at least one thing they wanted to do. All the prep work and packing is done.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

I remember thinking about how wonderful it would be to not have to worry about whether we had enough to pay for the propane gas to heat our home. They wonder how they can protect their children from kidnappers; how to best protect their multiple homes and fleets of cars or planes.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 23, 2013

If you have a future doctor or scientist at home – you’ll want to check this one out! My son would love this! Parents can connect the Tag Reader to the online LeapFrog Learning Path to see what their child is playing and learning. #1: LeapFrog Tag Interactive Human Body Discovery Pack. by LeapFrog.

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Nicoles Nickels

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Katie Wyllie is the creator and editor-in-chief of the popular parenting, cooking, and craft blog, Made to be a Momma. She has contributed to Kitchen Daily, The Apron Blog for The Home Depot, and many others as a guest blogger. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2011

This past weekend I headed out west with my husband, brother, and his girlfriend to help my parents move into their new house. A plan B is a must in any home. Often times, home buyers may not be aware that free money for a down payment on a house is still available for qualified buyers. My parents have helped us in the past.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 30, 2012

And one of those small things that we can do as parents is give gentle reminders of how proud and how much we love our kids. My son turned 7 this week and thanks to Hallmark, I used one of the notes to make a special birthday message for him. Sometimes it is the small things that really make a HUGE impact in the life of a child.

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

Parental lessons are lost when negative emotions overtake a home environment. After three long years of scrimping and saving to buy tickets for their passage to America, Roald and Ingeborg Bjorklund, along with their son, Thorliff, finally arrive at the docks of New York City. We haven’t done it maliciously, but out of habit.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 11, 2016

Perhaps you want (or need) to be home with family or have time for friends a certain number of hours or for certain parts of the day or year. Sons followed in the footsteps of their father’s, even to the extreme of becoming known by name of the family occupation (Smith – for blacksmith, Taylor for clothing maker, etc).

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Family Balance Sheet

JULY 2, 2015

She writes about simple living, parenting and her family’s foster story at Fostering Simplicity. We have a 5 year old son and are in the process of adopting our 2 year old and 4 month old foster sons, making us parents of 3 boys! My husband works as an architect and I teach art part time at my son’s school.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. To decorate.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 20, 2013

This week my parents are starting the program and while they won’t be blogging about it I’m sure I’ll be sharing occasionally. It’s a bit of a challenge on my day off when I have my son staying with us. Now we are planning where to go after lunch at home or before dinner at home while bringing snacks with us.

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Saving Everyday

APRIL 16, 2024

I visited a friend last week, and she told me that her son was looking for ways to make money but couldn’t find what he was looking for online. Best Ways To Make Money As A Kid Depending on the child’s age, it may be necessary for the parents to assist. In this post, we’re sharing the best ways to make money as a kid.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Now, in our generation, convenience foods are seen as a necessity , especially since many men and women never learned how to cook from their parents. Many of these items are just as easy to make at home and will save us money. In addition, the at home versions are often healthier than the store bought counterparts.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2012

Research has shown that kids can lose their skills over the summer months, so as parents, we want to keep our kids engaged to make sure they keep all that needed knowledge. Drive Home Math and Spelling Skills — A 15-minute car trip is a great time to review math problems and spelling words.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2013

Each school will probably be a little different, but other parents will want to save just like you, so this is a great way to do so. The rule in our house is for my son to take off his uniform once he is home. For shirts, I tend to buy short-sleeved a size bigger to make them last. Wash With Care.

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Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 27, 2013

This was another week where I had some days away from home but this time I stayed on track, pretty much. It’s so much easier at home when I can control more how my food is cooked but eating out is a part of life! This week I’ll be home all week and on track 100%! If you’re interested, his site is [link].

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Our son is 29 and biological. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Although my parents never specifically taught me about finances, they lived a frugal life by necessity. That’s not right.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 19, 2016

We have a 2 year-old son named Henry that we love to spend time with and goof around with. It was a mix of college loans, a personal loan from my parents (for college), an overdraft account, and credit card debt. Who handles the day-to-day finances in your home or do you work on it equally? How much debt did you pay off?

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Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

The days of summer are waning and to parents of school-age kids, that can mean only one thing — School Shopping! Try these tips for a better thrifting experience. :: Don’t go in a rush and leave the kids at home (if you can). Cheap or not, no one wants to get home and find a stain on that seemingly perfect Tommy Hilfiger dress.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 7, 2014

My mom was an at home day care provider. I’m not one of those parents who feels like I have to give my kids everything. And honestly, this is easy for me because, while I’m in a better financial place than my parents were, I still struggle financially. My dad worked first as a meat cutter and then at a factory.

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