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A Sweeter Way to Cook Your Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I like to bake cookies, and I like to budget. I’d estimate that it’s the recipe 80% of Americans use, because it’s the one on the back of the Toll House chocolate chip bag. I’ve failed at many budgets this way. If you Google how to make a budget, you’ll find the same boilerplate list of steps on thousands of sites.

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20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities

Family Balance Sheet

20 Fun (& Budget-Friendly) Christmas Activities. Many churches welcome non-members to attend the activities and they are often open to the community and free to attend. They have so much fun and meet afterwards for hot chocolate. Our local roller rink offers buy 1 get 1 free coupons in the Clipper magazine and Bonus book.

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Saving Money On the Las Vegas Strip

Shereen Travels Cheap

This was a short trip, because I was there for the Travel Goods Show, but I still took time to do some of my favorite free things and also splurge on some food and attractions I wanted to get to. It's open 24-hours and is completely free. Head to the very end and witness the free animatronic show The Fall of Atlantis.

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Destination Date Night: Parisian Valentine's Day

Shereen Travels Cheap

We drank a chocolate raspberry tea that I received for my birthday, and I also had a mini bottle of ros é prosecco. If you want more tips for things to do outside of your home, here's my post on how to do a romantic staycation on a budget. All my tablewear (runner, tiered tray, heart dessert server, heart plates) came from Target.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Host a movie night.

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25 Holiday Cookie Recipes To Bake, Give, and Enjoy

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Cherry Dark Chocolate Shortbread at Finding Joy in my Kitchen. Chocolate Cherry Bark at Finding Joy in my Kitchen. Chocolate Chip Coconut Macadamia Cookies (gluten, grain, and dairy free with egg and sugar-free option) at Whole New Mom. Flourless Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookies at Chocolate and Carrots.

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Homemade Gift Baskets on A Budget

For the Mommas

Homemade Gift Baskets on A Budget. Make a “pampering basket” I used a dollar store basket and filled it with things from my stockpile – many were free or cheap. Ghiradelli Chocolates. This post is from last year, but I have received the same question this year. You can see a similar idea for teachers here.