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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. I paid hundreds for a slightly better model at Best Buy years ago.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. Another, very important frugal win, my very frugal husband who’s a natural saver and set us up for success by buying his first house (a foreclosed property) at 28.

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Shop These Christmas Decor Deals Today

Couponing 101

And to sweeten the deal even more, use promo code STORE40W for 40% off ALL regular priced items in your buy-online-pick-up-in-store order, now through Wednesday, 11/20. And, today is the last day to use promo code THANKS to save an extra 15% off select home items ! Hobby Lobby. – $15 (reg. $30).

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In Today's Episode of "Adventures in Trash Diving"

Family Balance Sheet

I have been wanting one of these hobby greenhouses. I have yet to discuss my madness with my husband and they can get pretty expensive to buy new, so I haven't pursued getting one yet. Do you have a hobby greenhouse? Thanks for reading. This is definitely not a deluxe greenhouse.

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Parenting Pointers - The Key to Achieving Your New Year’s Resolution: A Virtual Assistant

Motherhood Moments

Whether it's joining a yoga class, starting a new hobby, or spending more time with your kids, almost everyone has new goals for 2023. No one can take time back or buy it. Thanks for reading! By Raquel Gomes, Founder & CEO — Stafi What’s your New Year’s Resolution for 2023? This material comes from Motherhood Moment.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

This includes Christmas savings, extra mortgage payment, clothing, hobbies, anything frivolous, and sadly, contributions to charities and our retirement will also be paused. We didn’t have enough cash saved to buy a car without a loan and that wasn’t sitting well with me. year old Honda Odyssey with a new to us vehicle.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Maybe there’s someone on your list that is really hard to buy for because they have everything that they need. What are your hobbies and/or skills? Often the most precious gift is the gift of time, thoughtfulness and/or necessity. You just need to think outside the (gift) box…pun completely intended. Private Lessons.

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