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Necessary Holiday Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

The holidays are coming and that means braving the crowds and being ready for all the extra headaches that come along with it, including delayed and even cancelled flights. I definitely approve of those, because the holidays can be stressful and getting away from everything is always nice and relaxing.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree. Here are some ways that you can improve the sustainability of your holiday gifts: Shop Local. Buy Vintage.

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Holiday Travel Gift List 2023

Shereen Travels Cheap

Normally, I break my list down into three categories - budget, moderate, and splurge - but this year everything is under $120, and most are much less than that, so you can get more for your buck and be even more popular to that traveler on your list. Time to start working on (or finishing) up your gift list for the year.

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your true purpose as a parent is to give your kids lessons in life that will help them to function when they enter the world as adults. But you also have to give them a sense of social responsibility and some measure of compassion for their fellow man. And there’s no better time than the holidays to pass on this important lesson.

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FREE Christmas Gift & Spending Budget Excel Spreadsheet

Family Balance Sheet

The holiday spending season is about to begin–are you ready for it? If you haven’t put together a gift & spending budget for the holidays, I urge you to do so and I’d like to make it easy for you. Back in January, I offered my Christmas Gift & Spending Budget excel spreadsheet for FREE.

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Planning Your Summer Travels

Shereen Travels Cheap

South America is close, but there are so many different places to choose from that are amazing, tropical and super budget-friendly. A pic from our boat tour of Portland Plan a staycation If everything just seems too far out of budget this time of year, opt to do things around your own town and take your vacation over holiday break.

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5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

Regardless of your income or gift giving needs, it is important to create a holiday budget from year to year. Creating a holiday budget can help you control your spending and make sure you get all of the items you need while staying out of debt or overspending. 5 Tips to Create a Holiday Budget.

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