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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. For family dinners, have everyone bring a dish, or better yet, do a traveling dinner.

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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. Kids will naturally accumulate stuff, even when they can’t buy it. You want stuff. Leaving the nest.

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Gwyneth Paltrow’s $29 Food Stamp Budget – I pay $30 a week no food stamps

Coupons Do Work

Actually I live on $30 a week and I have a family of four – a dog and my kids do activities. For the clothes and shoes for my kids, I look for sales. I stocked up on several sizes for the next 2-3 years… for my daughter, last Sept, Crazy 8 had a coupon and a sale on summer clothes. now how do I do it?

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30+ Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy

Family Balance Sheet

My favorite memory of trick or treat was that my great Aunt Alice who lived 2 houses down from us gave out FULL sized Clark bars. In the past, what wasn’t chosen to be eaten was given away to friends whose kids have long grown, but this year, I have this list of ways to use leftover Halloween candy up my sleeve. Uses mini Rolos.

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“House of Versace” Airs 10/5 on Lifetime

Nicoles Nickels

With the help of her family, including daughter Allegra, Aunt Lucia (Welch) and brother Santo (Feore), she enters rehab to confront her demons and soon comes back stronger than ever to re-ignite the beloved Versace brand with her own vision and builds one of the most powerful and influential fashion houses ever known.

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Giant Deals and Coupon Matchups For 07/03-07/09

For the Mommas

Check out the Giant Matchups Here: 3 Day Sale (Friday - Sunday). Crest Kids Toothpaste - $2.00. Herr's Family Size Potato Chips or Cheese Curls - $3.50. Aunt Jemima Pancake & Waffle Mix - $2.50. Aunt Jemima Syrup - $2.50. Buy (8) Old Bay Seasoning, Dole Fruit or other participating items $2.50

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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! Her kids tell her what they want and I ask her. I usually don’t get that exact toy – but I use it as a guide to others the kids might like.

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