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7 Ways to Save Money When Dining Out

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Choose Inexpensive Restaurants Choosing a restaurant with less expensive menu options is a great way to save money. Split Dessert Do you really need the entire 1000 calorie piece of chocolate cake? To save some money, try splitting dessert or simply do not order it.

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Easter Bunny Marshmallow Treats

For the Mommas

There were plenty of options for table clothes, chocolate and candies. In addition, I was able to find inexpensive plates and cups for the kids table and dessert. Cooking Desserts Recipes' I was happy to see a nice selection of Easter Baskets for just $1.00. Of course, I had to check out for the obligatory Easter peeps.

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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. I enjoy making chocolate truffles as gifts. You can make dessert breads, cookies, candies, and a number of other items and give them as gifts. Remember that a thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be expensive.

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Host an Eggs-cellent Easter on a Budget with the Favado Mobile App

Saving With Shellie

We usually do honey glazed ham, asparagus, potatoes, salad, bread and tons of dessert. My mom always gives up sugar for Lent so there are usually plenty of yummy desserts. Obviously going to someone else’s house for Easter dinner is a pretty inexpensive option, if you are the lucky one hosting, dinner can end up being pricey.

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5 Different Ways to Use Pumpkin Puree

Saving Cents With Sense

This is a sweet and simple fall dessert that even the kids can help with. Don’t forget to check out these Pumpkin Recipes: Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins. Easy (& Inexpensive) Pumpkin Dip. See how easy and fun it can be to use some basic pumpkin puree? Give these tips a try and put that pumpkin to great (and tasty) use!

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10 Fun & Budget-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. Invite the neighbors, family, friends, for s’mores and hot chocolate by the fire. I use our own silverware, mostly because I hate eating with plastic ware.

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Free and Cheap Family Fun (10/3/15

Saving Cents With Sense

Easy and Inexpensive Pumpkin Dip. Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins. Celebrate the 100th birthday of founder Chuck Williams and cook some of his favorite recipes including a juicy roast chicken and chocolate mousse for dessert. Mummy Dogs Recipe. Apple Harvest Cake. Pumpkin Spice Cookies with Hershey Kisses.

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