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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Galvanized pipe for plumbing is perfect. Never toss china or tile into the garbage bin; these little well used and cracked porcelain treasures are up-cycling at its best. Related posts: Frugal and Personal Birthday Gifts. Old tea cups and saucers become mini bird baths and bird feeders. Epoxy the tea cup to the saucer.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

If you love every little detail of coordinating your kid’s birthday or your dad’s retirement party, start offering your Type-A services to partiers in your community or within your personal network. But, compared to opening your own restaurant, the overhead costs of starting and running a catering company are much more manageable.