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Thrifty Mommy

July 21st, 2008

Kids say the darndest things

The other day, we were driving down the road and Turkey Butt saw a man walking down the street with no shirt on; just shorts.  She told me that the guy was “naked”.  I guess she couldn’t see the shorts.  I died laughing.  She cracked me up!  I guess dressing naked is the ultimate thrifty […]

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July 16th, 2008

Saving on Entertainment

The following is a guest post.
Summer break is almost over. Are the kids getting restless? Or maybe the better question is whether the parents are getting restless. Keeping everyone busy on a budget can be a challenge anytime of the year, but especially during the summer. Here some tips to help you save on entertainment […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

July 3rd, 2008

Question for You All

We want to buy Alligator a digital camera for her birthday.  She will be turning five and her younger brother will also be using the camera.  We need something that is durable and will hold up well, yet take decent pictures.  We’re willing to pay a little more to get one that will do what […]

By Karen -- 10 comments

June 6th, 2008

Why do they have to grow up so fast?

 

 

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By kellys -- 2 comments

May 14th, 2008

Kid Collects One Million Pennies for School

Ten-year-old Andrew Niemi of Carleton, Michigan began collecting pennies for his school in December 2006.  He held fundraisers to reach his goal of 1 million pennies.  Last week, Andrew presented a check for $10,000 to St. Patrick Catholic School.  The money will be used for audiovisual hardware, classroom maps, and a concrete bench.
I don’t know […]

By Karen -- 1 comment

May 12th, 2008

$5 Kids Sale at Family Christian Stores

Family Christian Stores are having another $5 kids sale. This sale is going on for one week, May 17-24.
These sales usually include great dvds, books, and cds. These are the sales that I use to stock up for birthday and Christmas presents for my children, as well as others on my list.
$5 Specials:

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By Karen -- 0 comments

May 5th, 2008

Thrifty Entertainment in Western North Carolina

I’ve lived in North Carolina for most of my life. I know that there are a lot of beautiful places to see. Here are a few inexpensive places to visit in Western North Carolina.
Hendersonville:

Take a stroll through downtown Hendersonville. There are some nice shops and antique stores. I’m sure the old […]

By Karen -- 5 comments

April 2nd, 2008

Free Admission for Kids at Biltmore House

Right now kids can get in free at the Biltmore House with a paying adult.  My aunt took her two children this week.  It costs only $40 for the three of them.  This sale is going on until April 4th.  Sorry I didn’t post this sooner, but hopefully someone can save some money, especially if […]

By Karen -- 0 comments

April 2nd, 2008

Our Money Saving Bag

I remember how excited I was when I didn’t have to carry a diaper bag.  Those days are gone, but I still have to carry a bag.  Thankfully, it isn’t big.
This is my children’s lunchbox.  We carry it with us everywhere we go.  It took a while to find one that was just the size […]

By Karen -- 4 comments

February 18th, 2008

Sweets for my sweets

When I give my kids candy, it usually is either Welch’s Fruit snacks or something like that.  Her cookies are fig newtons or animal crackers.  I thought I was doing pretty good.  I say all this because my sister gave me the ultimate complement on Saturday.  You have to understand …  I have always grown […]

By kellys -- 1 comment