Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting. I’ll let the kids’ color or draw on it, and we’ll wrap presents in it. If you have kids, keep the bigger boxes for a variety of activities. If you have kids, keep the bigger boxes for a variety of activities. Cardboard boxes.

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Moving Company Making Recycle Recycled 189

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. For me and our three kids, we only spent $102 total to go to six attractions. How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel Staycations Are For Suckers! Go Frugal Travel Tips'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 18, 2015

Once Upon a Company A True Story by Wendy Anderson Halperin tells the story of kids, parents and other relatives making and selling Christmas wreaths (and assorted other things in different seasons) to earn money for the kids college fund. For the past few years, the kids have had a one time ‘business’ during camp.

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Kids Kids and Family Cookies Thrifty 100

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 11, 2023

Children are especially vulnerable to a new form of identity theft – synthetic – which now makes up 85 percent of cases and means thieves use combinations of real and fake information to take out loans, get credit cards, purchase cars, collect unemployment, and much more. How can parents protect their kids? Often, they do not.

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Identity Theft Parenting Unemployment Credit Cards 130

Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2013

In this program, your children read books and then take a simple 10-question comprehension quiz to make sure they understood what they read. H-E-Buddy – H-E-B Grocery Stores will send your kids a package of cool prizes after they read 10 books. Thanks to The Thrifty Couple and Kansas City Mamas for help with this roundup!

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Kids Chuck E Cheese Library Pottery Barn 95

Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

As 50 million children get excited for Spring Break, the Paper and Packaging Board (P+PB) is encouraging families to make the week-long ritual more fun and educational by adopting a sustainability theme. For young ones, kid-friendly printable games—such as Bingo—and coloring sheets will make the travel to the destination seem shorter.

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Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

The topic was ‘ What did today’s millionaires do to be thrifty before they earned their millions?” Me: What do you think of the mass move towards thriftiness in today’s twenty and thirty-something crowd? Me: What else do you recall doing to be thrifty? Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Couponing 101

JUNE 23, 2019

Over the years, I have started to make some of my own 4 th of July décor and many things that I’ve made are so easy and so cute that everyone at your 4 th of July Party will be asking you where you bought them! Take a look at some of these DIY 4 th of July décor ideas and see if you like any enough to make them yourself!

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4th Of July DIY July Sewing 75

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 26, 2012

Participate in local food drives and donations and involve your kids in your actions. You can make it fun for you kids by running a household scavenger hunt in which you reward you children for finding household items to donate, such as clothes, toys, books, old appliances, and canned goods. And vice versa!)

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Thrifty Recycle Recycled Recycling 189

Couponing 101

AUGUST 10, 2019

So, to help myself and others out this school year, I decided to put together a list of easy after school snacks that kids will love and parents will love to make. This is such a fun and light snack and it will give your kids an excuse to learn to love fruit (if they don’t already!) Apple Sandwiches via Thrifty Jinxy.

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Snacks Homemade Bread Thrifty 58

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Saving $100 is the same as making $100! How to Make your own Laundry Detergent by I Am That Lady. How to Save With Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. Extreme Couponing Tips for Beginners by Two Kids & A Coupon. by Thrifty Jinxy. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 71

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Frustration makes you question your WHY. Being a good example is the first step to teaching your kids how to handle money with maturity. And they’ve watched us make different decisions and choices than we have in the past. They’ve seen us make mistakes and they participate with our giving. Dave Ramsey.

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Debt Debt Free Daughter Thrifty 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

but rather for the satisfaction of making a positive contribution with my time and effort. Being thrifty stays an ingrained habit. In doing so, many become adept at thriftiness. I used to worry about what would happen to my kids if my spouse decided to move on. What Makes You Feel Wealthy?

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Money Grandchildren Thrifty Job Loss 247

Couponing 101

SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

All the little kids dressed so cute ringing your doorbell, handing out candy (but only once the kids actually say trick or treat), and school carnivals. As Halloween is approaching and since I’ve already got my kids costumes taken care of, the one thing that’s on my mind is food. What will my kids bring to class?

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Halloween DIY Thrifty Chocolate 53

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

Pair that with Thanksgiving right before it and it makes me squirm just thinking about it. It’s cold out, so we idle our cars for longer periods of time to get them warmed up and then idle while we wait for somebody else to make us food so we don’t have to get out of the car. Go Green'

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Green Christmas Food Waste Leftovers 167

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Saving $100 is the same as making $100! How to Make your own Laundry Detergent by I Am That Lady. How to Save With Coupons When You Don’t Have Time to Use Coupons by Two Kids & A Coupon. Extreme Couponing Tips for Beginners by Two Kids & A Coupon. by Thrifty Jinxy. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

For the Mommas

MAY 4, 2016

If your kids are kicking it into high-gear with final projects, end-of-the-year field trips, etc., Thrifty Jinxy – Colored Pencil Vase. Thrifty Jinxy – Coffee Bath Scrub. Thrifty Jinxy – Nail Polish Marbled Mugs. Make and Do Crew – DIY Wine Label. 15 DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts.

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DIY Gifts Thrifty Flowers and Gifts 40

Teresa's Deals

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Christmas will be here before you know it and there maybe a few of you out there already thinking about what you are going to be making for your Christmas get together. There are always cookies being made for the Holidays and there are so many different kinds out there its hard to choose which ones to make.

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Cookies Christmas Oreo Cookies Chocolate 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 27, 2014

Instead, have fun making your own decorations. Better yet, include the kids to have some fun family time. Check out this round up of 18 Valentine’s Day Crafts that you can make to celebrate your loves AND save money! Easy DIY Valentine’s M&M in a Jar Gift from Thrifty Jinxy 7. 18 Valentine’s Day Crafts.

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Crafts Craft DIY Valentines Day 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 29, 2011

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items.

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Saving Money Money Baby Parenting 210

Saving Everyday

DECEMBER 20, 2014

Throughout this thrifty eating journey, I have found some fantastic options, and I wanted to share them with you all! My favorite cheap eat is by far the Mickey Mouse Kid’s Cone at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at MK (pictured above). I praised kids’ option before because they are a complete meal, with an entrée, side (or two!),

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Cheap Eats Disney World Disney Cheap 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 13, 2015

It is possible to eat out without blowing your budget, it just takes a bit of planning and a few thrifty tips. Got Kids? . Kids meals normally range from $3.99 – $5.99, but many restaurants offer free kids meals or reduced kids meals with an adult meal purchase during specific hours or days.

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Eating Out Saving Money Money Restaurant 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 1, 2021

Make it a game and be creative when looking for money within your budget and finding new ways to earn extra money. It sounds dreadful, but it is possible to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. For ideas, read: 5 Make-Ahead Breakfast Ideas. Related Reading: Make meal planning a priority.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Thankfully, there are easy ways for us consumers to change this number and make a difference. If you really want to get creative, make some of your own bags out old shirts or shorts. This makes them easy to wash and use time and time again. Use old cardboard boxes and egg cartons for doing crafts with your kids.

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Reuse Recycle Recycled Recycling 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 17, 2013

The premiums, making sure it’s renewed, fluctuating rates, dodgy salesmen, the whole nine yards, my life is complicated enough without having to deal with it. When I was a kid, I thought school was evil, now that I’ve grown up I realize that if it wasn’t for school I wouldn’t be where I am today. I think it’s just plain evil!

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Insurance Cars Car Life Insurance 200

Saving Everyday

JULY 11, 2014

Throughout this thrifty eating journey, I have found some fantastic options, and I wanted to share them with you all! My favorite cheap eat is by far the Mickey Mouse Kid’s Cone at the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at MK (pictured above). I praised kids’ option before because they are a complete meal, with an entrée, side (or two!),

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Cheap Eats Disney World Disney Cheap 81

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 22, 2013

Erie, Pennsylvania :: Growing Kids Ministry. Des Moines, Iowa :: Make the best of everything. Seattle, Washington :: Thrifty NW Mom. Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania :: Family Balance Sheet. Hershey, Pennsylvania :: Good Deal Mama. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania :: Beyond the Cover. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania :: The Coupon "High".

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North Carolina Kansas City South Dakota San Diego 100

Saving Cents With Sense

FEBRUARY 27, 2013

Dump Cake Recipes – Desserts So Easy Even Kids Can Make Them (Hillbilly Housewife Cookbooks). How to Stretch a Chicken: 42 recipes to make the most of a whole chicken, leftover turkey, or even pesky squirrels (Cooking Adventures of a Thrifty Mama). Hillbilly Housewife (Author). (9). Download: $0.00. Download: $0.00.

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Food and Wine Wine Food and Drink Cooking 59

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 I’ll keep it until the grand-kids outgrow it and then try to sell it for the same amount. Kid’s scooter – $1.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

My mother-in-laws up north already has snow on the ground, making me think about Christmas and Snowmen. This leaves me, as a mother of 5, trying to come up with ideas to do with my kids without breaking the bank. I have also used kids and toddler socks before, they make cute baby snowmen. Make sure its nice and tight.

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DIY Twinings Carpet Michigan 79

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 6, 2012

Sledding Especially if you have kids, this is a really fun activity that is also a great workout. It’s completely green, as you are not using any energy to do so, and kids love it. The lack of heat and frozen ground makes for the possibility of a longer workout, and who doesn’t love fresh fall air?

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Green Frugal Cycle Green And Frugal 202

Family Balance Sheet

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. For ideas, read: 5 Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas. 5 – Brown bag your lunch.

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Emergency Fund Money Finds Friends And Family Sale 100

Family Balance Sheet

MARCH 12, 2015

You’re now in the trenches of the new year, do those goals still make sense? At one time, it was in the basement, but it’s really really cold down there in the winter and once I had kids, I felt like I needed to be where the action was. This post is linked to Thrifty Thursday. method when you wrote them?

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Finance Cleaning Financial Goals Goals 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 7, 2015

My recommendation is to call ahead and make sure they have openings for the event you are planning to go to. Scroll down to find a round up of available free and cheap family fun activities that will keep your kids entertained and your wallet full! Kids design and take a Keeping Cool Door Hangar craft. Staycations Tips.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Pottery Barn 40

Saving Cents With Sense

JULY 10, 2015

Scroll down to find a round up of available free and cheap family fun activities that will keep your kids entertained and your wallet full! Plus, check out these posts for more free family fun: How to Make Homemade Bubble Solution: 3 Easy Ingredients for Bubble Fun! Kids design and take a Aquarium craft. Suitable for ages 8-13.

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Family Cheap Kids and Family Food and Wine 40

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 17, 2018

Did you make 2018 financial goals ? We even bought an online package years ago, but have since decided that we will have a lawyer draw up our will, medical directive, and power of attorney documents to make sure everything is in place legally. Our 2 Main Financial Goals for 2018: 1 – Finish the will. Be Exceptionally Frugal.

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Financial Goals Goals 2018 Debt 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 10, 2011

I am so happy that people like Mr. SPF are making the choice to get healthier. Young & Thrifty asks us if we are living a rock star lifestyle. I don’t have kids yet but I am keeping things in mind for when I do have them. I know it makes sense sometimes to take a chance but I have that fear of losing money.

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Personal Finance March Finance Family 133