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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Winter clothes. Brand name TVs. Practically every site I checked recommended waiting to buy brand name TVs until the electronics show in mid-January takes place. Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs. However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales.

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8 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Gifts

Couponing 101

” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. If you watch like a hawk, you can often snag deals on popular items, like toys, TVs, tablets, cameras, kitchen items, clothing, and more! Blowing your budget is all too easy this time of year. Stack Savings.

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Are You Letting Your Luxuries Become Needs?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

TVs, cable, Internet service, certain clothes, particular foods, and even some social activities. Don’t justify luxuries by calling them needs, and recognize the luxuries so that you can cut them out of your budget when a financial setback calls for it. There are other luxuries that tend to become needs.

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Take Your Kids on a Money Trip to the Store

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Point out any overhead TVs that are showing store ads. Talk about why you make a list (to keep within your budgeted expense amount and still get what the family needs), how you use it (Do you put the items in order by where they are in the store? Learn About Brands. Have the kids find 5 things each that they recognize. Money Tips'

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Cyber Monday: HUGE Coupon Code Roundup

Saving With Shellie

Get great deals on shoes, clothing and accessories for the whole family. American Girl : Save 50% off on Clothing, Books, DVDs and accessories. Target: Home Decor, Clothing, Shoes & Accessories are all Buy One, Get One 50% off. Walmart: Doorbusters including tablets, laptops, TVs and toys. Plus many doorbusters.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Two tips to consider: set your water heater thermostat at 120 degrees F or lower and wash your clothing in cold water.

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Black Friday Deals: What’s Still Good!

Saving With Shellie

10 Amazon Toy Deals | Lego Friends, Minecraft, Vtech + More. :: CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES. More Walmart Black Friday Deals: TVs, GPS, Toys + More. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget. Nintendo 3DS Luigi – $149.99.