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Easy Ways for Parents to Exercise with Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Using DVDs to Exercise with Kids. We’re building our endurance to get through the whole DVD. Use exercise DVDs that involve the kids. We found an acrobatic yoga DVD that is specifically for a child and parent. Typically, the parent takes the pose and the child joins or the parent and child work together in tandem.

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Q&A | frugal mental health, “why did you get a cat”?, and phones for kids

The Frugal Girl

If you’re a regular around here, this will not be anything new, since I frequently share my coping mechanisms in posts here. ? Therapy ($$$) If you’re going through a really tough time, it might be worth it to pay for some professional help. He just used it for youtube, Google, Facebook Messenger Kids and taking pictures.

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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)

Penny Pinchin' Mom

It will help get rid of the household items you don’t use anymore; it might not make you much money. While it’s true that most people put a lot of their old stuff up for sale in a garage sale, it’s also true that you can find some excellent, hardly used items on the list. What Is a Garage Sale?

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PetSmart Travel Essentials Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Description of Product: “Outward Hound™ Pet Saver™ Lifejacket – PetSmartOutward Hound™ Pet Saver™ Lifejacket: This lifejacket is ideal for families who enjoy boating, water sport adventures and other outdoor activities with their dogs. KONG Flyer: This accurate flight disk will provide hours of outdoor fun for you and your dog.

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Start Planning and Budgeting for Summer TODAY!

Family Balance Sheet

” 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. Swap with another family who could use a date night too. We used to live near a trail that was very shaded and had picnic tables along the path.

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Friday Links – Home Stretch Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tomorrow night we are heading out to “Movies in the Park” with my parents. If you have credit cards, regardless of having a balance or not, don’t miss Paul from the Frugal Toad’s post about the mistakes that are all too common to make when it comes to using those cards. Benefits of the Great Outdoors.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, if you want to buy slightly used home furnishings, find an upscale neighborhood where the kids are mostly grown. The adults in these neighborhoods typically have more discretionary income and may be prone to re-decorating more often than others. If you are still reluctant to buy used, consider the below bargains.