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How To Throw A Lavish Holiday Party On A Tight Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With this wintry time of year comes a season of parties that could leave you stressed out and strapped for cash if you’re not careful, especially with all of the other demands on your time and your budget at the end of the year. However, a tight budget could leave you with little wiggle room when it comes to your usual arrangements.

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Healthy Habits: Fiberglass in Mattresses

Motherhood Moments

Fiberglass was appealing because it was inexpensive and non-toxic, while also providing protection that could save people’s lives during a fire. It was meant as an alternative to chemical flame retardants, which later fell out of favor as their health risks became well-known.

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Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in Need

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While the company has given away over 250,000 pairs of glasses, they also take it one step further: they train low-income entrepreneurs to sell inexpensive glasses to others, helping them start their own businesses. Both of these companies use our consumer behaviors and habits to do good around the globe for those in need. Give Back'

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15 Ways to Save on Summer Activities

Family Balance Sheet

I find that you can enjoy most any activity inexpensively, if you are flexible on the when, where, and how. I’m always on a budget. With Summer childcare costs and an increased food budget, I’ll take savings anywhere I can get it. The odds are that most consumers buy the pass and then never or rarely use it.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree. These make great gifts that can be environmentally friendly, as well as consumable so that they aren’t cluttering up the homes of your friends and relatives. Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer.

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Cheap Ways To Renovate Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Mistakes, adjustments, and redoing things can be costly and time-consuming. 5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment Inexpensive Home Improvement Ideas For The New Year Sell Your Home Faster With These Cheap Ideas Home Renovation Techniques 5 Low Cost and Simple Home Upgrades.

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Festival of Frugality #271- 10 Movies, 10 Lessons Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

posted at FIRE Finance , saying, “We decided to optimize our grocery expenses and pull the strings on our food budget even tighter. There are lots of ways you can entertain yourself and your family on a budget.&#. Fred Lee presents Top 5 Inexpensive Ideas for a Parent-Toddler Date posted at Parenting Squad.

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