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19 Articles to Help You Prepare for Back to School

Family Balance Sheet

Getting Started in Homeschooling: Tools to Use at Life as MOM. Sales Tax Holiday 2011 at Consumerism Commentary - A list of dates, states participating, the items that will be relieved of a sales tax and the maximum cost. The Best Back to School Shopping Tips at Consumerism Commentary.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By spending a little more on garden tools, we have higher quality items that don’t break as we use them. Indeed, our neighbor, who buys the cheapest he can find, has been through three sets of tools in the last seven years. This philosophy works for shoes, furniture, and many other items. What will you use it for?

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you happen to have an extensive library of DVD’s at home, consider donating them to the library so others can live a little bit thriftier as well. From becoming a landlord to renting out tools, vehicles and high-fashion attire… opportunities exist for people to make money off items they already own. Avoid Consumerism.

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