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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The proverbial saying ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ is used by many a parent in denying some wished for item to their children. #117046655 / gettyimages.com. Well, kids, your parents lied to you – money does grow on trees. The trees are your investment accounts. Keep saving. Care for your investments and savings.

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Free Admission to State Parks on Black Friday #OptOutside

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Whether you like a leisurely walk or an intense hike, you’re bound to find a park that suits you. Arkansas State Parks is offering free admission to 12 of their parks on Friday, November 23, which they’re calling Green Friday. Snap and share your outdoor adventures with us using the hashtag #FreshAirFriday?

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Daily Deal: The Sporty Lara Skirt

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

You’ve heard us go on about them before but seriously, what’s easier than throwing on a dress and running out the door? One look at this Lara Skirt , from Virginia-based Need Supply Co. from its original $69.99, we’re having a hard time saying no. You know, but picking out both a top and a bottom. Daily Deal'

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Are You Asking Life for What You Want?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She didn’t have to re-qualify or re-certify or get additional education to do so, and she stepped back in at a salary in the 70′s! For example: She used her bonus to put in a new laundry room, even while worrying about sending her high school senior to college. He ended up getting a full ride scholarship!

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Should Parents Pay For Good Grades?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Parents who pay for grades believe that if used as part of a fully supportive in-family system with the right expectations and intermediate recognition of successes, it works. It worked for us. Lets face it, parents are responsible for raising kids and every day in every way they use positive and negative rewards to do so.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who is an artist, a homeschooler, a boy-mom, and a renter by choice. Tell us a little about yourself I’m Karen A. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! Hello, everyone! Here’s Karen: 1.

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

We live in Richmond, Virginia, and have two of the best girls: McKayla, 10, and Shayne, 6. We committed to using a cash budget, and we talked daily at. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. When the second loan was paid off, we used everything to go towards. 2 – Used a cash budget.

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