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Free or Inexpensive Holiday Activities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

On a bigger scale, The Country Club Plaza in Kansas City Mo lights up 15 city blocks with thousands of lights – which are switched on with due pomp, ceremony and entertainment on Thanksgiving evening. Crown Center , in Kansas City, MO has multiple different choral groups scheduled to stroll through the center singing the entire month.

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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

Check at local tourism/visitor centers for free or inexpensive attractions. Partnering with map platforms like Waze and Google Maps to assure accurate information is also useful. Shopping at grocery stores for dinner instead of restaurants can also save a lot! They often have package deals as well.” Roberts, Ph.D.

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Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, those of us who grew up here and live here still, find frugal family fun activities galore. Here are a few of my favorite things to do with the family in Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri. The Chisholm trail ended in Abilene, and it was the largest cow town west of Kansas City. Presidential Provenance. Historic St.

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How to Teach Your Kids About Money and Business – Take A Family Field Trip

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can have a fun, and usually inexpensive time helping them learn by showing them companies, factories and banks in action. Even though you take your kids to the grocery store or Walmart every week, using it as a learning ‘tour’ with a narrative designed and presented by you will open their wee little eyes to new information!

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Totally Bamboo 5-Piece Utensil Set – $3.99

Saving With Shellie

I love grabbing inexpensive utensil sets like these. I also use them as gift ideas. Thanks Kansas City Mamas !). Get this 5-Piece Bamboo Utensils Set for $3.99. The set includes 3 wooden spoons, a wooden turner, and a wooden spatula. I let my boys play with them. Shipping is free with Super Saver Shipping when you spend $35.

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Guest Post: Infuse Some New – On A Budget

For the Mommas

Kelly from Kansas City Mamas gives us some tips on how to infuse new into our homes after the holiday decorations are packed away. And in the winter (especially in Kansas), it can seem like I am stuck in my house. Use mesh bags from produce to add another level of texture to items. The Holidays are officially over.