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5 Frugal DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

It is like stores know how much we love getting our homes festive and so they put out décor at high prices, hoping that consumers won’t know any better and will just snatch it up. Well this Halloween season, you don’t need to fall for this trap! Make a dollar store fallscape. Take a look! 5 Frugal DIY Halloween Décor Ideas: 1.

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Halloween Spending Through the Years

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. But wouldn’t it be interesting to simplify this holiday again – in tune with the simple living movement?

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

Family Balance Sheet

And my absolute #1 way to save money at the grocery store is to PLAN OUR MEALS. If you make this one simple change, you will reduce your grocery spending substantially. When you walk into a grocery store with a plan, you eliminate impulse & duplicate purchases. I encourage you to read my post, 11 Simple Meal Planning Tips.

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5 DIY Couples Halloween Costumes

Couponing 101

Simple: One person dresses as Bob Ross and the other dresses as his painting. The notorious bank robbers were one of the most well-known couples in the 1930s. The costume itself is pretty simple, so your main task is finding the right clothing. Bob Ross Couples Costume via C.R.A.F.T.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Simple throw pillows are another easy item. If you own a material store, you want someone on staff that understands the customers – someone who knows how to sew! Instead of spending $100 or more on a formal gown, I made a simple empire floor length dress from fancy new material. As a business marketing scheme. Sewing takes time.

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DIY Gift Idea: Easy Tea Cup Snow Globe

Saving Cents With Sense

If you are looking to enjoy some holiday homemade goodness, take a look below at a simple Christmas craft you can enjoy this weekend. We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. How to Make it: 1.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. Read 11 Simple Menu Planning Tips to learn how to reduce your grocery bill without making everyone in your family miserable. I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores.