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Ways to Save Money in December

Family Balance Sheet

There’s gifts to buy, parties to attend, festive dinners to whip up, dozens of cookies to bake, Christmas cards to order, AND let’s not forget the cost of postage! 7 Ways to Save Money in December. What are your favorite ways to save in December? December can be a very expensive month. January Prep.

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7 Ways to Save Money on Dinner

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are interested in saving money while still providing quality food for your family, you should take a look at these seven money saving tips. You can also try making things that will last a few days like cakes or cookies so that you do not have to bake as often. So, what do you do to save money on dinner?

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Big Lots: Surprising Source for Saving Money on Organic Groceries

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I found quite a few organic and natural grocery items there at very low prices! Just a few things I found at my local Big Lots store: Bob’s Red Mill organic products – quinoa, pancake and waffle mix, rolled oats, flaxseed meal, 13 bean soup mix, bread mixes, brownie mix, and more! Imagine organic soup and broth.

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Save Money and Time with Once a Month Cooking

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To conserve space, I lay the bag flat on a cookie sheet and freeze it that way. Tips for Wasting Less Food How to Save on Food Costs When Traveling 5 Ideas For Making Time To Eat At Home 6 Reasons to Meal Plan Stop Eating Out! Get Organized Go Frugal' You don’t need to stop and cut the vegetables before you can continue.

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Host a Cookie Swap {Day 8 of The 12 Days of Frugal Holiday Fun}

Family Balance Sheet

Host a Cookie Swap. When one thinks of Christmas or the holiday season, cookies most likely come to mind. I grew up baking Christmas cookies with my mother and grandmother and I definitely want to continue the tradition with my own girls. Several years ago, I attended my first cookie swap. How to Organize a Cookie Swap.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Or are cookies your thing?

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30+ Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

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Candy Corn Sugar Cookies from Balancing Motherhood. Candy Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars from Joy Food Sunshine. Chocolate Reese’s Pieces Cookies from My Organized Chaos. Chocolate Chip Cookie Candy Bars from All Things Mamma. Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bites from The Forked Spoon.

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