Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 21, 2012

Right now you can get this Honest Kids Certified Organic Fruit Quencher, Superfruit Punch, 6.75-Ounce Just go to your Account and click "Cancel this Subscription" (Thanks Thrifty Couple !). Ounce Pouches (Pack of 32) on sale for $11.88 when you choose “Subscribe & Save”. That works out to each pouch being $.37

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For the Mommas

SEPTEMBER 7, 2012

Totsy is offering a sale on kids backpack, as low as $6.25 If you are already a Totsy member, log into your accoun t and click on the Kids Character Backpack sale to see the entire selection. Totsy offers moms on-the-go and moms-to-be access to brand-specific sales, up to 90% off retail, just for them and the kids, ages 0-8.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 11, 2023

Kids are often targeted, because it’s an amalgamation of different identities (name, Social Security number, etc.) and 86 percent of parents don’t look at their kids’ credit report or other reports that would alert them to fraud – a key reason why the problem is growing and can go undetected for years until the damage is already done.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

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. Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. On their personal finance site, US News suggested that some kids get games they don’t want and can’t be returned. We get desperate to find gifts for everyone on the list. I know I do. Other tips.

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Couponing 101

OCTOBER 22, 2013

This enthralling educational kit gives kids the opportunity to observe butterflies through every stage of their lifecycle. Great gift idea for kids! Thanks, The Thrifty Couple ! Shipping is free with Amazon Prime or any order over $35. Experience nature up close with the Live Butterfly Garden from Insect Lore.

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Gardening Garden Amazon Education 103

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

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. I didn’t start getting my body redone with plastic surgery or face lifts. Would I have enough to house, feed and clothe them?

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Couponing 101

JUNE 23, 2019

DIY Lanterns via Thrifty Décor Chick. This is a fun craft to do with kids and can be stored easily for years to come. Another great one to do with the kids. This one is 100% kid friendly. I love having some type of craft at my parties for the kids to be able to make something to take home. This is perfect for that.

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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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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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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

Being a good example is the first step to teaching your kids how to handle money with maturity. Yet they’re still the typical kids who want to buy a toy every time we walk into Target. This post is linked to: Thrifty Couple , Thrifty Thursday. Why is my husband volunteering hours of his personal time at the Y?

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

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. Coupon FAQ’s – How to Price Match When Shopping for Extra Savings by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tech Tools to Help Make Saving Money Easier by Two Kids & A Coupon.

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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. 15 DIY Teacher Appreciation Gifts. then I know very well how busy you are.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

For young ones, kid-friendly printable games—such as Bingo—and coloring sheets will make the travel to the destination seem shorter. Seed Paper: Spring is marked by blooming so creating handmade seed paper is a great way to help kids learn about repurposing cardboard and paper into art that regenerates. The winner gets a prize!

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Flowers and Plants Recycle Recycled Recycling 100

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 20, 2014

Erie, Pennsylvania ~ Growing Kids Ministry. Seattle, Washington ~ Thrifty NW Mom. Northeast Ohio (Canton, Akron, Cleveland) ~ Sisters Shopping on a Shoestring. North Central Oklahoma ~ From this Kitchen Table. Portland, Oregon ~ Frugal Living NW. Harrisburg/Central, Pennsylvania ~ Family Balance Sheet. What are your summer plans?

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Kansas City Budgeting Budget Pennsylvania 150

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots. Making do was a proud tradition just a generation ago – it showed that you were smart, thrifty and responsible. No one likes second hand food, but if you fix it differently the second time around it can still be appetizing.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2013

Hyland's Calm Forte 4 Kids (125 tablets) $6.49 - $1/1 Hyland's Calm Forte Printable Coupon = $5.49 Visit The Thrifty Mama for more of this week’s Whole Foods Deals ! .) $2.99 - 50¢/1 Newman's Own Organics Chocolate Bar Printable Coupon = $2.49 Baby Mum-Mum Vegetable with Rice Husks (1.76

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 14, 2023

If you’re also shopping for a significant other, plus kids, a fur baby or two, the cost to share the love can climb quickly. Whether you’re single, attached, or somewhere in the “it’s complicated” category, Valentine’s Day can still be a time to celebrate all the different "loves" in your life - especially your BFFs!!

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Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 29, 2015

Additional thrifty and money-saving posts that I find from the web. Raising Financially Confident Kids by Mary Hunt. Benefits of Subscribing to the FBS Weekly: It’s FREE! Links and photos of the week’s money-saving tips, ideas and recipes all in one place. Links to timely posts from my archives.

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Nicoles Nickels

AUGUST 30, 2014

Thrifty Nifty Mommy – Amazon $100 G.C. Kids Activities Blog – Ultimate Mom-arazzi Giveaway (Ends 9/1). Here are this week’s top 10 11 giveaways. Please be sure to read each blogger’s giveaway post carefully as they all have different rules. Giveaway (Ends 9/1).

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Nicoles Nickels

JULY 5, 2014

Kids Homeopathic Allergy Relief and Giveaway (Ends 7/7). Thrifty Nifty Mommy – Diono Rainier Convertible Plus Booster Car Seat Giveaway (Ends 7/9). Don’t forget to enter my current giveaways: Master Lock Back-to-School Locks and $50 Visa Gift Card Giveaway (Ends 7/31). SoftSoap Decor Collection and Giveaway (Ends 7/7).

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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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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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Saving With Shellie

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

If your kids are out of diapers and you have the Huggies coupons, you might consider getting some to donate. Thanks The Thrifty Couple !). Local Readers: I know diapers, especially larger sizes, are greatly needed items to aid Central Texas Fire Victims. Find a donation location near you.

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Babies R Us Huggies Baby Thrifty 75

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 28, 2014

– Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Cut Back on Waste & Help the Environment. Pair that with Thanksgiving right before it and it makes me squirm just thinking about it. Christmas comes fraught with environmental issues. Go Green'

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 27, 2014

Better yet, include the kids to have some fun family time. Easy DIY Valentine’s M&M in a Jar Gift from Thrifty Jinxy 7. Valentine’s day is around the corner, but you don’t have to spend a fortune decorating your home, room or office. Instead, have fun making your own decorations. 18 Valentine’s Day Crafts.

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Crafts Craft DIY Valentines Day 85

Saving With Shellie

OCTOBER 14, 2013

Thanks Simplee Thrifty !). Deals Around Town Amazon Baby/Kids Fave Deals' Find more great Amazon Deals like cheap MP3 albums, grocery savings and toy sales. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips !

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Saving Everyday

MARCH 9, 2012

I’m from the Boston area, and we get 15% off at the Thrifty valet at either Logan (Boston) or TF Green (Providence). Heather writes for Walt Disney World: It’s Not Just for Kids. Find your local AAA office HERE. How do you use your AAA membership on your Disney vacation? Guest post by Heather Ford.

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Teresa's Deals

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Red Velvet Cookies – Simple Thrifty. These are some cute snowman cookies that I am sure the kids would love to help make as well as eat. I have never seen cookies like this before and they look pretty cool. With some Gingerbread and a few M&M’s, you can make these delicious cookies.

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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. If you know other people who have had kids in the last few years, you may well get given a lot of their cast-offs that they’re keen to get rid of. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items.

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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

Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 11, 2011

Thanks The Thrifty Mama ). And if you don’t already have ShopRunner , you can sign up now for a FREE 30 day trial, then hurry over and order the diapers. You’ll save $8 in shipping charges with ShopRunner , so it is definitely worth it! Don’t forget to connect on the Saving Cents with Sense Facebook page for more deals and fun conversation!

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Huggies Drugstore.com Thrifty Converse 85

Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 18, 2023

It's also healthy for kids to get into the habit of eating low calorie home-cooked meals rather than deep fried or overly processed takeout dishes. They Promote Healthy Eating Habits Fast food is notorious for being high in unhealthy fats and sodium. They Save Money Eating out, even if you eat healthy, can be really expensive.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 9, 2011

Use old cardboard boxes and egg cartons for doing crafts with your kids. If you don’t have kids, donate these items to local day cares and schools. Go thrifty. I don’t think I have bought any gift goods for over two years. They will be extremely grateful.

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