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It’s Not Too Late to Save for the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some popular items include homemade baking kits (think all of the ingredients for soup or brownies in a jar), homemade jewelry, artwork, crafts, and food. Eating out is usually a large expense for most people. The first place you can look to make some money for holiday spending is in your non-essential spending.

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Meet a Reader | M from the PNW

The Frugal Girl

” We didn’t even really vacation; it was mostly frequent eating out and retail spending. Mostly anything I (or my family) want to eat I can make from scratch. I very much enjoy baking, and anytime there is an opportunity I’m trying something new in the kitchen. And it builds grit and resilience in our kids.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I learned how to cook and bake at a very young age, and I’ve always enjoyed kitchen work as both creative pursuit and scientific inquiry. Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

Family Balance Sheet

That meant no vacations, no new clothes, no eating out, nothing. Take the time to enjoy a good book (on loan from the library) or go for a hike or bake a meal at home from scratch. As a result, while travel is one the horizon in the next few years, building up my savings is the priority right now.

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Restaurant and Retail Coupon Round Up | 8/24

Saving Cents With Sense

Here’s your restaurant and retail coupon roundup, so grab a coupon to help you save on when shopping or eating out. Buca Di Beppo Coupon – $10 Off 2 Pastas, Baked Pastas, or Entrees and $10 Off $30 Buca To-Go Order (exp: 9/3/2012). Build A Bear Coupon – $5 Off Animal Priced $10 or More (exp: 8/31/2012).