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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

But with careful planning and budgeting, you can still provide your little one with everything they need while saving for their future. But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Stick to your budget and only buy what you truly need.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A handy reference should have many clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions in order to be of use to you. That way you can watch for patterns and materials that you find appealing, and you’ll be able to focus on just a few items while you’re first starting out. Use Recycled Fabrics. Learn How to Sew.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

Couponing 101

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? Use shoeboxes for storage. Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

Couponing 101

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? Use shoeboxes for storage. Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for Used First. Our society has programmed us to look for new first. These light bulbs use less energy, and create a greener home.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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My husband and I even use the drive time to our destination as time to talk through any goals, issues or other plans. Pet Sitting, Dog Walking and/or “Pick Up” If you’re a pet lover, offer pet sitting for owners while they are on vacation or at work. Follow the same principle that we use to pay for yearly expenses.

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

Couponing 101

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? Use shoeboxes for storage. Once you get through sorting, it’s time for giving away (or selling) and storing.

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