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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

What are your hobbies and/or skills? Cleaning Services. If you are a… neat freak …neat person who loves to clean, offer home cleaning services. Gift them a certain number of weeks of home cleaning. Some other cleaning ideas: window washing or car washing. clean gutters. Private Lessons. Oil Change.

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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At one time I planted quite a bit, but weeds overtook my garden and turned my favorite hobby into a stressful mess. My husband also cleaned our gas fireplace and turned on the pilot light. Read: How to Roast Butternut Squash. I have toned down my gardening in recent years. Sunday Prep.

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30 Camping Recipes

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Camping is one of my family’s favorite hobbies. Save time by prepping ingredients, such as cleaning and chopping the vegetables or marinating chicken breasts before your trip. I’ve pulled together 30 creative camping recipes that I plan to add to our next trip’s menu.

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Gingerbread Sugar Scrub

Saving With Shellie

To Use: In the shower, or bath, gently message on to areas of dry skin and rinse clean. You can find them at Michaels, Hobby Lobby and even World Market! Will last up to 6 months in a sealed container. You can find mason jars at the grocery store. Or grab one like I have with a fancier lid.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, or Dog “Clean Up” Yep, people will pay someone to pick up their dog’s poo…who knew? It’s not for the faint of heart though, but if you can tolerate blood and needles, then it might be an easy way for you to earn extra cash.

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Frugal Fixes that Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve found over the years that a quick spray with diluted bleach or a cleanser with bleach after each cleaning keeps that mildew at bay. Cleaning shower walls is always a challenge (if you are trying to keep dry while doing it). If you wipe down the walls after each shower with a dry cloth, you can clean less often.

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How to Save on Sports Equipment for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They had a rule that, if they started a new hobby, activity or sport, their kids had to see it through and stay with it for the full season or course or school year, depending on what it was. Things may have changed since you participated in the activity as a kid and you don’t want to be wasting money on the wrong gear.

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