Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 2, 2014

I had difficulty fitting in work outs when I was with the kids during the day, and after the kids were in bed, I was usually too tired to want to work out. I told myself that when the kids started school I’d have more time to exercise regularly. Now the kids are with me all day. Using DVDs to Exercise with Kids.

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Parenting Kids Kids and Family DVDs 210

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

By the time you realize how quickly time flies, your kids may be getting ready to go to college. But there are plenty of ways to make wonderful family memories that will last a lifetime. Family rituals are an easy way to work in more family time and strengthen your bonds. Go on Family Walks. ” “Fine.”

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Family Building Kids and Family Parenting 93

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 12, 2017

My family does! We bought a used pop up camper about 4 years ago and have been enjoying it ever since. Avalon Campground is family friendly, full of amenities, and very close to the beach. I decided against joining the order–my kids and hubs would miss me too much. Let us know in the comments! Love to camp?

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Family Kids and Family Daughter New Jersey 100

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NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year.

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 2, 2022

As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips, a week at the beach, and cookouts with friends. ” Kids (and parents) get excited about summer trips and activities, so I like to post a family calendar on the refrigerator with all of our summer plans and activities. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Home and Garden 130

Couponing 101

APRIL 13, 2020

With kids home from school for such an extended period of time, you may be running out of ideas for fun things for your kids to do. The next time your kids are bored, try out these six fun activities to keep them entertained during quarantine! Kids might write a script, put together props and sets, and wear costumes.

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Entertainment Kids Kids and Family Hunts 76

Couponing 101

APRIL 2, 2020

Just download the app and scroll down to find the deal you’re most interested in. You can use one reward per transaction. One of the best deals for families is the Super Family Meal for $19.99. There is also an offer for a free kids meal with any additional purchase. appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Meals Family Kids and Family Re-use 59

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 9, 2019

So how do you make New Year’s Eve a memorable and enjoyable event for your whole family? These seven New Year’s Eve ideas can pack the night with family-friendly fun. Your family can host your own countdown at noon. Watching your family’s favorite movies can make the hours fly. Do the Countdown at Noon.

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Family New Year's Kids and Family Movies 78

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

Several years ago I brought home an empty Operation Christmas Child shoe box for my family to fill. My kids were about 5 & 2.5 “ Oh sweetie, those kids might sleep on a dirt floor. Again, our daughter struggled with picking out gifts for a family that she has never met. They’re Always Listening.

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Giving Kids Kids and Family Daughter 159

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 23, 2015

There are times at the end of the week that I realize our family has spent very little quality time together. We’re an active family who loves to spend time together outside, but as the days get shorter and the weather gets chillier, we spend much of our free time indoors where gadgets so easily grab out attention.

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Activism Family Swap Kids and Family 100

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 23, 2019

However, kids may be more finicky than adult eaters in your family, so it’s important to use recipes the whole family will enjoy. These affordable, freezable, kid-friendly dishes might be just what you’re looking for in a convenient weeknight meal. Stuffed Quinoa Peppers via Pinch of Yum.

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Freezers Money Saving Meals Money 58

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 7, 2019

Halloween is such a fun day, especially for kids. Take some time to try some of these out with your kids this year to help pass the time while waiting for Halloween to arrive. . They’re made with a balloon and filling (can be rice, beans, etc). These are great to do together as a family! Kid-Friendly Halloween Pong.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

This is so much an ingrained habit now that even if my kids outgrow their food intolerances, we’ll still pack our food. Now that there are 5 members of our family, we easily save at least $100 a day every day that we’re on vacation and eating our own food. Use discounts on rental cars. Use hotel rewards.

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Travel Family Hotel Making 196

Couponing 101

MAY 16, 2019

And if you’re a parent whose kids will be off all summer long, that might strike fear in your heart. Luckily, giving your kid your Netflix password isn’t the only option out there. Here’s what you need to know about the Kids Bowl Free program: Sign Up Ahead of Time. Consider Purchasing a Family Pass.

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Kids Kids and Family Shoes Parenting 64

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2012

As a parent, there are many lessons you must teach your kids. And once your kids have moved beyond the walking and talking phase, it gets a little more interesting. Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults.

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Giving Holiday Kids Kids and Family 203

Couponing 101

APRIL 12, 2020

Your children might contribute to the mess by not putting their toys away, leaving their clothes on the floor, or just being kids. Cleaning teaches kids valuable skills that they can use for the rest of their lives. Joining together to do your spring cleaning as a family can also be enjoyable. That’s right!

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Cleaning Kids Kids and Family Motivation 71

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Holidays are the perfect excuse to make your family’s food extra fun. You may already have your own creative ideas for what to serve your kids on Valentine’s Day, but if you need a little extra inspiration, check out these eight delightful recipes. Heart-Shaped Granola Bites via 360 Family Nutrition. And guess what?

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Recipes Kids Kids and Family Main Dishes 71

Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

For many families, a festive feast is the main highlight of Thanksgiving. The right kid-friendly Thanksgiving recipes can satisfy the whole family. Technically, this recipe is designed to use your Thanksgiving leftovers, but we think it could also be a brilliant addition to your Thanksgiving menu.

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Thanksgiving Recipes Kids Kids and Family 68

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2013

One thing I’m adamant about, however, is that my son not spend the whole trip buried in a Nintendo DS , or using some other electronic gadget. I want him to be stimulated by the world around us. Family road trips are all about the games — or at least they used to be. My parents used to play this with us.

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Travel Kids Son Kids and Family 239

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Luckily, it is possible to restore the balance of work, friends and family so that you can enjoy life once again. Many people say that the reason they are working so hard is because of their family but if it means that there is limited quality time spent with the family, more is lost than is gained. Keep family time free.

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Work Family Finds Kids and Family 272

Couponing 101

MARCH 6, 2020

Whether you’re Irish or honorary Irish, leprechauns, rainbows, pots of gold, and shamrocks have an undeniable appeal. These seven projects are so kid-friendly that you won’t need the luck of the Irish to get them done! These seven projects are so kid-friendly that you won’t need the luck of the Irish to get them done!

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Crafts Craft Kids Parenting 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 27, 2013

Many parents would be correct in assuming that carpooling comes with a myriad benefits for themselves, although the main draw, of course, is that the duties for dropping off and picking up kids at school are spread out amongst several adults, so that each family is relieved of the onus to make daily trips.

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Kids Kids and Family Parenting Growing 188

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 20, 2023

I cried for days and we celebrated the occasion with a family cruise a few months later. Also that year, I wanted to create an In Case of Emergency (ICE) binder for my family. I did achieve this goal and ended up calling it our Family Vital Information Binder. We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts.

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Financial Goals Goals Debt College 130

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 22, 2019

Summer is my kids’ favorite season. My kids have three months off from school, will spend their evenings and weekends at the community pool, and hang out with the neighbor kids. As a family, we are looking forward to camping trips and a week at the beach. How much is summer going to cost you and your family?

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2019 Home and Garden Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 124

The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 11, 2023

My husband and I have four kids ranging from age 3-8, and I am a stay-at-home mom. Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. Your homemade bagels look lovely; what recipe do you use?

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Money Kids and Family Frugal Parenting 195

Couponing 101

JUNE 6, 2020

Kids often notice physical differences between people. If you’re ready to learn more, check out the Anti-Racism Project ‘s list of resources to learn more. Exposure to people from different backgrounds is one of the easiest ways to teach kids to be accepting. Use Outside Resources.

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Kids United States Kids and Family TV shows 66

Couponing 101

APRIL 10, 2019

These adorable kids headbands and bows are on sale for as little as $2.49 Whether you’re getting ready to take cute spring family photos or just want to give your child some fashionable flair, these are just too good to pass up. The post 5 Adorable Kids Headbands & Bows Under $5 appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Kids Flowers and Gifts Kids and Family Expires 63

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 9, 2021

Our plan gave us clarity and direction, and instead of spreading ourselves too thin and trying to do everything at once, we focused on one step at a time. At that time, our kids were 8 & 6, and now they’re both teenagers and wrapping up ninth & seventh grades. We used Dave Ramsey’s debt snowball method. |

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Debt Emergency Fund 2019 Debt Free 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

The Christmas season is upon us. The season of family, faith, food and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I use this spreadsheet. Can you teach piano lessons?

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Christmas Finds Part Time Thrift Stores 235

Couponing 101

OCTOBER 16, 2019

Incorporate Vegetables in Family Favorites. If you’re feeling adventurous, you might even try using zucchini noodles. What other tips and tricks do you use to get your children to eat more vegetables? Let us know in the comments section below. Try Different Preparations.

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Kids Fry's Kids and Family Simple 69

Family Balance Sheet

OCTOBER 15, 2021

I don’t recall why I never used the account, but I guess it just slipped my mind. We’re currently in the “shovel all extra funds into their college savings accounts season of life. Had we started saving for college when the kids were much younger, I might have chosen a 529 investment plan. Hello, 2020.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 27, 2016

We have wanted to go back for one of our anniversaries, but finances, jobs, school, kids, and just life, has come first so it hasn’t happened yet. We would love to take our kids now that they are a bit older and would remember the vacation – plus it would be fun to show them the beach that mommy and daddy were married on!

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Hawaii Vacation Family United States 40

Saving With Shellie

NOVEMBER 8, 2014

Disney Store is offering a 25% Off Friends & Family Sale this weekend. Just use coupon code DISNEYPAL at checkout. And, if you’re missing some Disney DVDs and Blu-rays from your movie collection, this is a great time to buy! Find more fabulous Kid Deals happening now and snag some great bargains for your little ones.

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Friends & Family Sale Disney Friends And Family Sale Family 45

Couponing 101

MAY 6, 2020

Since people deal with stress differently, even people you’re close with may not seem quite themselves anymore. Talk to Your Kids About What to Expect. With many people wearing face masks and/or gloves, the world looks a lot different than it used to. To kids, this new normal may seem scary. Stay Flexible.

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Evolve Re-use Kids and Family At&T 105

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

We could really use an intentional month of frugalness to reset our mindset. If you’re new to writing a budget, read: How to Start a Budget (and be successful at it!) Use up all of those odd ingredients. 4 – Use up the products in the bathroom/cleaning closet before purchasing more. 5 – Plan ahead.

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February Frugal Financial Goals Goals 130

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

My mother hosted her side of the family. Saturday: I am roasting a turkey for my family, mostly for the leftovers, but also so the 4 of us can sit down as a family for a big meal. Life is so hectic for us during the school week, and dinner is sadly, on the go. I use Ebates on almost every purchase I buy online.

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Frugal Fridays Leftovers Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

I’ve recently re-started the series, What We Ate this Week on our Budget , because I missed the accountability and I had several readers ask for its return. Our monthly grocery budget for my family of 4 is $500. They’re about 30-40% off regular price, depending on the variety. The dinner turned out pretty delicious.

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