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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. I used my birthday as an opportunity to check out Sippin' On Sixth, which is a tiki pop-up through the end of the year that has tiki drinks, brunch, lunch, dinner, and specialty events.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. One time to buy some gift cards for two teenage nephews’ birthdays. Can I make do with something else around my house?

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Yes Virginia, There is a Money Tree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My spouse was exceptionally persistent in putting every $20 birthday check into our savings account, year after year after year. We don’t panic because we know we can make do with out the investment money. Put the holiday gift of cash into your account. Our investments have gone up and down over time with the market.

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