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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. What are your hobbies and/or skills? My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Hopefully it will inspire you to think outside the (gift) box too. A Homemade Meal.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. I realize not everyone has family heirlooms to give away, but my grandmother was downsizing and gifted her grandchildren pieces from her Fostoria Glass collection that were my grandparents’ wedding gifts back in 1945. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

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He’s incredibly handy and does woodworking as a hobby. These two questions go together for me) I love the furniture rehabbing posts, Thankful Thursday, and WIS-WWA. I was especially close to my maternal grandmother, though, and any financial education I got came from her. Apply it toward debt. Marrying my husband.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

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My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. I also want to have a sense of detachment from owning things, which is hard since I was raised by very acquisitive parents (my mom shopped for a hobby), so I am still unlearning those habits. Thank you, Kristen, for all you do with your blog!

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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What are your hobbies? I’m single, have a grown daughter, I’ll soon be a grandmother and I’m a care taker to my elderly mother. Thanks, Maureen, for being so open about your story. Tell us about you and your family. Where are you from? What do you do for a living? Hi, I’m Maureen! Be patient and kind to yourself too.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

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What are your hobbies? The inspiration to pay off my debt was watching my grandmother balance her checkbook. Thank you, Jessica, for sharing your Debt Free Story. Tell us about yourself. Where are you from? What do you for a living? I was born in West Palm Beach, FL. My childhood was split between Florida, Ohio and Minnesota.

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Meet Stacy. She and her husband paid off $20,000 in 8 Months.

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What are your hobbies? I was raised debt-free and Barry was introduced to a debt-free lifestyle from his grandmother and aunt. Thank you, Stacy, for being so honest with your debt free story. She shares delicious recipes, money saving tips and frugal living posts at her blog, Stacy Makes Cents. Where are you from?

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