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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But musical instruments can be expensive, and many are too delicate for pre-school aged children. How can you expose your pre-school and grade school age children to musical instruments without spending an arm and a leg? Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget.

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Plan to Retire Happy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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Create Birthday Party Fun With Frugal Live Entertainment

For the Mommas

If you don’t have a karaoke system but play musical instruments, or know someone who does, arrange a little singalong. If musical talent isn’t anywhere to be found, make musical instruments out of paper plates, paper towel tubes, bells, whistles, or whatever makes a fun sound. Puppet Playhouse Fun.

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10 Evening Activities Your Family Can Enjoy for Less!

Saving Cents With Sense

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. Anyone who plays an instrument can bring it and show off their talents in front of the cozy glow of the fire. It won’t cost you any more than $4.00 Toss them around the yard.

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The One Most Important Thing You Need to Get Rich

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most parents persist in insisting that their children learn to use the potty, tie their shoes and maybe play a musical instrument. When I wanted to redo the paint in a large bedroom that had been ‘splatter’ painted by the prior owner, I had to work on it in half hour increments. A big goal can be daunting.

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