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It’s Not Too Late to Save for the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make a list of all of the family and friends you buy for and how much you usually spend. In addition, don’t forget other people you may give a little extra to like your mailman, hair dresser, and child care provider, to name a few. Take on extra work. Can you work extra hours at your job? Can you make any presents?

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. In early March before the crazy began, we decided to order the tires and stick with the van for another year or two and save up more funds to buy our next vehicle. Are you working from home?

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Your Car Insurance Rates Can Be Lower If…

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m not suggesting you go in for a gender change procedure (unless you want to that is, I won’t judge) what you could do however is buy the car and the policy on your wife’s name with comprehensive coverage which means even if you’re using the car, it’s still covered by the insurance policy. If you drive less.

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How to Simplify Your Life to Make it Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are encouraged to buy this, go there, do that and the result is that many of us are living lives that just don’t measure up to what we want. When I realized that all these things were affecting the quality of my life, I decided that something had to give. Simplifying my financial situation really did give me peace of mind.

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6 Ways to Earn $600 and More Before This Christmas

Coupons Do Work

Because when you buy something, see if Ibotta has the item ( couponsdowork.com and other sites will post when you get an awesome deal with a cashback offer from ibotta and other cashback sites). Smart Panel – This panel is open to everyone and once you’ve downloaded the app, they will give you $5.

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The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle Sale, a $1274 Value for Just $29.97

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Working from Home … hone your talents, live your passions and earn money to help your family. … a complete library of 99 eBooks and eCourses to help you nurture the beauty and productivity in your home and family relationships. The Ultimate Homemaking Bundle will only be available from 8:00 a.m.

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Quick & Healthy Meal Options #NourishWhatMatters

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Although I love to cook, our busy lifestyle prevents that from happening more than I’d like. And even though I work from home, I’m constantly on the go with meetings, activities, and socializing. First let’s talk about where you can buy them. All opinions are mine alone.

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