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Frugal Friday: Cheap Turkeys for the Win! 11.18.16

Family Balance Sheet

Thursday: leftovers from Tuesday and Wednesday nights. Friday: Homemade Ham & Bean Soup , homemade sugar-free applesauce This soup takes some time from start to finish, but I work from home on Fridays, so I had the time. Cheap turkeys. 39/lb turkeys at Giant Food Stores. I took advantage of the.39/lb

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There were no day care centers – women stayed home and raised the kids. Working from home usually meant selling stuff door to door. Toni home perms were prevalent. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member. Food/shopping. People cooked and ate at home. Fast food was rare.

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Your Car Insurance Rates Can Be Lower If…

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’d be flipping burgers at the nearest fast-food chain instead. Don’t go overboard however and get a really cheap policy that gives you only the meanest most meager of coverage. Author Bio: Elvis Donnelly is a father of two who works from home and lives with his wife.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

Sites like VRBO and AirBnB have made it easier than ever to market your home to travelers in need, and you may even make new friends along the way. Food truck Food trucks are hugely popular, often offering unique, specialty foods that often wouldn’t sell as easily in brick-and-mortar restaurants.