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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. If you're visiting family over the holidays, these can all give you a break from being cooped up inside together, do some bonding activities, or to get away from them altogether for a little bit.

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6 Upcycling Projects Kids Can Help With

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Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. However, you don’t have to give up your crafting or run to the store to get brand new materials. Even if you and your kids have a passion for crafting, you might not feel comfortable racking up a steep bill at craft stores like you used to.

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Financial Success: It’s Not Always About Your Income

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s not about a higher income; it’s about what you do with your money. We knew we wanted to save for retirement, and that we wanted to keep giving to charity. Living there would be a different animal altogether and it would take a much higher income to make do. We also had bills and other obligations.

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You have to plant it, feed it, water it and care for it to make it grow big enough to notice. You have to give it space and time (lots of time) to grow into a huge money producer. You can do this. He never earned more than $46,000 per year, but he turned that into several million dollars, most of which he’s giving away.

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Our Big Financial Goal for 2016

Family Balance Sheet

I have made a pact with myself that if I don’t already own something that I need, I will either: make do with what I have, find said item at a thrift store, borrow, or forget about it. What We Won’t Give Up. I think I’ll survive. Choose Thrift First. I’ll apply that money to the debt.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Hubby has been running errands for us, so I’ll give him a break. This includes Christmas savings, extra mortgage payment, clothing, hobbies, anything frivolous, and sadly, contributions to charities and our retirement will also be paused. There is nothing that we really need right now that we don’t have, thankfully!

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Save Money – Make Shoes Last

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Give it time to breathe and loose the odors our feet naturally exude. What tips do you have on keeping shoe expenses in check? Ways to Make Do With What You Have Staying Organized With A Big Wardrobe And a Small Closet 101 Ways to Use Vinegar – the Magic Elixir. Don’t wear the same shoe every day. Go Frugal'

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