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Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items

Stockpiling Moms

It is time to normalize gifting thrifted items. It is not only sustainable but also a great way to help reduce your gift giving budget. Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items: Shop all year long! I yard sale and thrift all year long for my booth. Why am I not thrifting gifts for my friends and family too.

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Christmas in July

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

People actually get together to throw parties and exchange gifts in July! I’m not advocating that you add yet another gift giving celebration to your already expensive holiday traditions, but I do want to encourage you to think about Christmas in the month of July. Now we are again at square one – buying gifts for all.

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How To Get The Holiday Gifts You Really Want

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, you just keep it, crammed into the closet, back in the darkest corner of the deepest shelf – where it won’t be found until your kids hold the estate sale after you die! Wouldn’t it be great if everyone who will give you a holiday gift this year could just find exactly what you want or need! But how can they do that?

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These make nice gifts too. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Holiday time can be fun, but so very expensive and consequently stressful.

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

The following is a guest post by Raising A Family On A Budget. People would taste the jam and it would transport them back to their childhood summers of helping their grandmother and aunts make jam in the hot steamy kitchen. Stephanie Huston is the mom behind Raising A Family On A Budget. Do you love kiwi? Try making a Kiwi Jam!

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. I like my stuff and I refuse to acquiesce to the guilt trips imposed by others. Humans need stuff. You want stuff.

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Save This Holiday Shopping Season #ChaseHolidays

For the Mommas

Oh and I can’t forget to pick up gifts for the family stockings. This year, my family has agreed to Holiday Budget. When you use any of these cards, you earn points that can be redeemed for travel, gift cards, experiences, merchandise and even cash back. In other words a $50 gift card costs 5,000 points.

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