Stockpiling Moms

MARCH 21, 2024

As you know my son has flown the nest. I am still actively involved in my son’s life. Not to make him feel guilty, to cry or wish things were the way they used to be when he lived here or to sit and wallow in the empty nest. Be a bird launcher! He is a college freshman athlete, playing soccer so I am still a soccer mom.

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DECEMBER 11, 2013

One of Amazon’s Book Deals for today is the popular Darth Vader and Son Hardcover Book for just $4.99 (reg. What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? ”), and the special bond shared between any father and son. This is such an adorable gift idea for any dad or son who is a Star Wars fan.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. If something is useful and I might personally use it later, it gets saved and used again. Common Items to Re-Use and How to Re-Use Them. Zip lock bags are routinely washed and used again for food (or other) storage.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 8, 2013

Right now Amazon has the adorable Darth Vader and Son Star Wars Hardcover Chronicle on sale for only $8.59 (reg. What if Darth Vader took an active role in raising his son? ”), and the special bond shared between any father and son. Amazon: Darth Vader And Son Star Wars Chronicle Only $8.59!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

My own sister-in-law paid for travel to Hawaii by charging her son’s college tuition (this option, by the way, is no longer available with her card company). We prefer not to use credit. Oh, we do use credit – for travel, for online purchases and when we don’t want to write a check or use cash, but we do it sparingly.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

At a time when some writers tend to grouse about raising children, Rau revels in her good fortune and the day-to-day: teaching her younger son how to read using “Garfield” comic books; encouraging her older son to design his grandmother’s gravestone; observing the motley crew of boys who patronize “the yellow house” (Rau’s) for years.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Though it is also useful to note that many of these stores wash everything before putting it out. If your child attends.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 9, 2023

Paris, 1941: Joseph and Maurice are the sons of Roman, the local barber. Traveling on foot across dangerous territory, and a lways one false move from tragedy, they're forced to use all their ingenuity, courage and their brotherly bond to reach safety and reunite with their family.

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For the Mommas

NOVEMBER 26, 2011

Enjoy this free Kindle Book, Mary’s Son: A Tale of Christmas . Please use your discretion when downloading these books. Normally the price is $13.95, but free for a limited time. . Remember, you don’t have to have a Kindle to read these free books.

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Shereen Travels Cheap

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Let's hope that's true, because we can all use a good year. I used this year as an excuse to buy a new sparkly gold table cover and a fancy dragon table runner , which can be used every year. It's also affordable, especially if you use things you already have around the house.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 2, 2023

While mountain biking, Kirk has a disabling fall that leaves him unable to use his arms and legs the way he used to. Her favorite times are when she’s with her family—her husband, Ray; son Clayton and his wife, Kelsie; and Kirk and his pup, Maddox. Together, they run, swim, hike, and climb through Colorado’s great outdoors.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 9, 2014

My neighbors regularly ask me how I get my son to eat healthy foods. How do you get your son to eat them?” ” They are also surprised to find that my son eats a variety of foods that many American children don’t eat, including foods from India, Mexico, Thailand, and other areas of the world.

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Motherhood Moments

DECEMBER 19, 2022

When his son also began to struggle with severe allergy symptoms, Dr. Han felt compelled to act. “As The relief my son and I experienced was dramatic, and that is when I determined to share this knowledge with other allergy sufferers.” When symptoms disappear, there is no need for continuous daily use. What are AllerPops?

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The Frugal Girl

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

I’ve been an architect, day-care teacher to toddlers, and library clerk, but am currently a SAHM to a 14yo son and 9yo daughter. I carefully save my seed packets to use over several years and even harvest some seeds from my previous year’s plants so I don’t need to buy as many in the future. We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 18, 2013

One of the highlights of my year is the annual road trip I take with my son for spring break. One thing I’m adamant about, however, is that my son not spend the whole trip buried in a Nintendo DS , or using some other electronic gadget. Plus, it’s quality “together” time for the two of us.

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For the Mommas

OCTOBER 30, 2013

In 2011 my two oldest sons wanted to have a shoebox packing party for their birthday and with the help of their friends they were able to pack 52 boxes. I discovered through sites like For The Mommas that I could get good name brand hygiene items like toothpaste and toothbrushes for free or very cheap.,

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

In the past, a lot of my time has been devoted to earning money for my family and to raising my son. Now, with my freelance business doing reasonably well, and with my son almost to middle school , I have a little more free time. And I’ve been thinking about what I want to do with that free time.

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Motherhood Moments

MARCH 7, 2023

the Wellses use their insider knowledge and crisp writing skills to bring the forbidding Great Atchafalaya alive. About the Authors Ken Wells grew up with one foot in the Louisiana swamps, the second of six sons of an alligator-hunting father and a gumbo-cooking mother. Ken Wells said in a recent interview. In Swamped!

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The Frugal Girl

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

A reader wrote me an email telling me about some family troubles, including the story of her son leaving an abusive marriage, with his little daughter in tow. My almost 12 year old son needs a phone, as I broke his. He just used it for youtube, Google, Facebook Messenger Kids and taking pictures.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 23, 2016

At the same time, we have to establish different expectations on the home front for our sons and grandsons. We must have the same or similar career expectations for our daughters as we do for our sons. Would it be different than if your son came to you with the same goal? Teach your sons to cook and do laundry.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 9, 2024

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. My son with one of our baby goats I remember for many years looking at any recipe that asked for more than one kind of cheese and rejecting it right away. Here’s Gretchen: 1.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2015

My son takes music lessons (piano and saxophone) and he was involved with Science Olympiad this year. Even though my son isn’t involved in organized sports right now, he does ride is bike regularly, and when the pool opens at our apartment complex, he’ll go to the pool almost every day.

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Motherhood Moments

JANUARY 19, 2023

Lori Leigh Yarborough, a physical therapist, authored this book for her second son Nathan, who was diagnosed on the autism spectrum with Asperger's. Using her own life experiences, Green wrote this book to teach readers to love themselves and others and that everyone's imperfections make them unique. The author, Justine Green, Ed.D.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 25, 2014

These are lessons that I try to impress upon my son because I don’t want him to make the same mistakes I made 15 years ago. I’m trying to be a little more hands-on with my son, and talk more openly about money (which is something that didn’t happen much in my parents’ home. Money Tips'

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Coupons Do Work

NOVEMBER 16, 2016

My son was sick with some virus, couldn’t eat much, all he wanted was water.and these things helped him get some nutrients. Use one BOGO Sprout Organic Baby Food Pouches printable coupon or 8/28 SS. If your store rings up BOGO sales 50% off, you will save a total of 75% with sale and coupon.

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The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

My son and his family live in Montana. But I did learn some things that I find I use today. I save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc. They work, at least they did the last time I used them. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years. Wow, time flies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 3, 2016

With so many things that we parents have to teach our children, from using the potty to being a good and decent citizen, it’s no wonder that financial lessons sometimes get pushed aside in favor of more immediate needs in raising our kids. But, even so, we did manage to raise our sons to be financially capable adults.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2014

It was the first oil that I used in my diffuser and I immediately fell in love with it! My son and I both deal with anxiety. Since using my oils, I have felt less anxiety, and when it does creep up on me, it doesn’t seem to last as long. I really love this blend and am so glad to have it because I really use it every day.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 21, 2013

My 7-year-old son went with me ( we had a mommy-and-me date night ) and we both feel in love with the movie. I think my son related to the movie because he saw how much Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) wanted to follow his dream job – and since my son already knows what he wants to do, he immediately felt connected to the character.

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Coupons Do Work

MARCH 23, 2015

This Visa Checkout actually lets you pay with the following : Visa, Discover, Mastercard or any other major credit or debit cards.You can use this with their current sale items. But here are some examples : for my son I got : Power Down Sleep LS/LB Tight Fit Orange – $7.99. From now until 3/31/15, go to Crazy8.com even shoes !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 4, 2012

In my mind, productive time also includes the time I spend cleaning the house, enjoying quality time with my son and/or husband, and even the time I spend relaxing or working on self-improvement. Now that you know what constitutes a productive use of your time, it’s time to track your time use.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2014

Mom used to get so frustrated with me when I ran around with less than $5 on me. My grown son and his wife accompanied us on a day trip several years ago. My grown son and his wife accompanied us on a day trip several years ago. As Mom used to say, the having isn’t half as fun as the wanting.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 24, 2014

I like to use the Pomodoro technique with my work. Using a timer to ensure that I don’t go over my five minute break can help keep me focused on getting back to work. My husband usually sleeps later than I do, and once I get my son off to school, I have plenty of distraction-free time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2013

Now that it’s summer, I go bike riding with my son more; this is another activity I enjoy quite a bit. Besides, if you do the same exercises, in the same order, eventually your body gets used to it, and the exercises are no longer as effective. Use your workout buddy to help you track your progress and compare notes.

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Coupons Do Work

APRIL 2, 2016

Louis, Missouri on Monday concluded that J&J should pay $10 million in compensatory damages and $62 million in a punishment award to the family of Jackie Fox, who died of ovarian cancer last year after using Johnson’s baby powder and another talc-based product for years.

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Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

OCTOBER 1, 2016

And this is something I want to share with my son, too. My favorite “right” thing to do, which actually never overwhelms me, is reading to my son. A bilingual book that’s frankly just an excuse to give my son as many “besos” or kisses as I can. Besos for Baby. Round is a Tortilla. This is colorful, beautiful and really engaging.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

You can use Etsy.com for its map that shows nearby artists and craftspeople. My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. Pay attention to the wrapping materials that you use as well. Buy Vintage.

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