North State Parent magazine

A MAGAZINE SERVING FAMILIES IN BUTTE, GLENN, SHASTA, SISKIYOU & TEHAMA COUNTIES SINCE 1993

Frugal Families

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Important Things to Teach Your Child About Money

“Money doesn’t grow on trees.” “Another day, another dollar.” “You get what you pay for.” “Money makes the world go ‘round.” These common sayings can be confusing for children. It’s […]

North State libraries offer many fun activities and educational opportunities for kids and free services for budget-conscious families.

Your Library is a Portal to Value

Entertainment, research, faraway lands, times gone by and new things to learn; your local library is a portal to all this and more. The hush of the traditional library with […]

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Save Money on Groceries by Going Back to Basics

When I had my first baby we were watching our pennies, so I diligently searched through all the grocery store circulars, clipped coupons, made menus from what was on sale […]

Anneliese Peterson, mom of 5 children, keeps an eye on the family budget. Photo by Kimberly Parodi

A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned: Help Your Child Develop Good Saving Habits For Future Financial Stability

According to the student loan company, Sallie Mae, students aged 18 to 24 carried an average credit card debt of $1,183 in 2019. According to a report from College Finance, […]

Get the kids to join in on finding creative ways to save on groceries.

Creative Ways to Stretch Your Budget

Saving money should be simple, right? Spend less than you earn, and save what’s left. If only it felt that easy. Whether you’ve lost wages during the pandemic, or saving […]

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Get Creative To Reach Your Savings Goals

Saving money should be simple, right? Spend less than you earn, and save what’s left. If only it were this easy. Saving money requires the endurance of running a financial […]

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Tips to Save Money on Groceries

The family grocery bill is one of the few flexible items in the monthly budget. You can’t change the mortgage or car payment, but you can save money on groceries. […]

Dustin, age 4, is learning about math and how savings add up.

Raising Creative Kids On A Budget

In our increasingly structured and media-saturated society, kids often don’t get the time or space to be creative. Many of us think of creativity as only pertaining to the arts. […]

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Caring Gifts for Parents and Grandparents

Gifts from the Heart – From Kids to Parents and Grandparents Handmade gifts from the heart are treasures that will always be cherished by parents, grandparents, and those who have […]

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