Family Balance Sheet
DECEMBER 9, 2014
Pop some popcorn, snuggle up with blankets and find some hilarious Christmas movies on Netflix, cable or rent from the library. Attend Holiday Events at Your Library. Check out your library’s calendar. Make decorating your house for the holidays a family event by playing Christmas music, serving cookies and hot cocoa.
Saving Cents With Sense
JUNE 24, 2013
Head to your local craft store and buy a bottle of glow in the dark paint. Using a paint brush paint them with the glow in the dark paint. Younger children can even make their own musical instruments if they wish using recycled materials. It won’t cost you any more than $4.00 Toss them around the yard.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 15, 2011
Ignite your creativity by writing your life story or learning how to do oil painting. Go to the local library and begin a genealogy project or learn how to play a musical instrument. Plan to look forward to tomorrow. Now is the time to explore those unfulfilled dreams and desires.
Couponing 101
JANUARY 26, 2013
I purchased cardstock in pastel colors from Target for $4.14, 3 bottles of paint in pink, dark pink, and purple as well as some glitter (that I mixed into the paint for a sparkly effect) from Hobby Lobby for $7.10. It kept them all occupied and made using paint with 5-8 year olds much less stressful for me.
For the Mommas
JANUARY 10, 2011
They can take us anywhere and don’t even have to cost a penny (think library)! Go to the bookstore, library, or cafe. Other ideas might be to paint your nails, cook for yourself, spend a long time getting ready, light some candles, turn on some music. It helps us take a little break from reality. For just one day.
Saving Everyday
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Saturday, February 7th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}. More free classes are offered during the week with their Music Mentor Series. Saturday, February 14th from 10AM to 11:30 AM – Learn Interior Paint & Drywall Repair skills. 10:15 AM – Recording Made Easy for Pro Tools.
Saving Cents With Sense
JULY 3, 2015
Saturday, July 4th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}. More free classes are offered during the week with their Music Mentor Series. Saturday, July 11th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM – Learn Interior Paint & Drywall Repair. Check your local store for specific events, times, and details. :: Guitar Center.
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