Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 16, 2013

Staycations are inexpensive activities that your family can do at home, or locally, that you can all enjoy without running up an expensive vacation tab. State parks are also great venues for an inexpensive day out where you can go hiking, have a picnic or possibly even go paddle-boating. Game and Movie Day. Spend Some Time around Town.

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Frugal Life Frugal Kids and Family Inexpensive 242

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 18, 2014

I find that you can enjoy most any activity inexpensively, if you are flexible on the when, where, and how. Use Coupons – Check with your child’s school and your local newspaper for coupons. These are often printed in the newspaper on Thursday so that parents can plan their weekend events accordingly.

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Activism Kids and Family Newspaper Saving 206

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013

Not only is it easy (which I love), but it is so inexpensive as well. Several sheets of old newspaper. Start bunching and balling up the newspaper into large balls. Begin filling the inside of the pillow with the newspaper. Once full, gently press the newspaper down into the pillowcase. Black felt (optional).

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DIY Frugal Green And Frugal Newspaper 104

Saving Cents With Sense

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Old newspapers. First, lay your puzzle pieces out on a piece of newspaper. So gather the kids and get crafting, you are sure to enjoy this easy and inexpensive DIY! Spray paint or craft paint in both red and green. Picture frame. Check out your dollar store for lots of options. Brown lunch bag. Craft glue or hot glue.

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DIY Frugal Green And Frugal Painting 105

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2015

Newspaper delivery. When my first born was a baby, I earned a bit of extra income by delivering neighborhood newspapers. When we had a cat, I often wished there was a good, inexpensive alternative to taking the cat to the pet boarder. With a bit of training you could do this as well. I’m still looking for my handyman.

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Son Vacation Money Cleaning 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Coupons were in the newspaper. The Sunday newspaper was the best source to get them. Cheap (not just inexpensive, I mean cheap – easy to break) toys came from post-war Japan. People read newspapers, magazines and books for entertainment. Many things we have in 2014 weren’t available in all locations.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

I have already found lots of free and inexpensive items thanks to the booklet. off monopoly from last weeks newspaper & scored it for $1.04! Tip from Ann: Coupon Booklet that is part of the promotion GIANT/MARTIN’S is having for the new look of their store brands. Thanks, Ann. Tip from Jaclyn C.: 1/ 2 Glade 4oz jar candles.

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Arm and Hammer Clearance Glade Smart Source 61