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6 Packing Light Tips for Winter Trips

Shereen Travels Cheap

Not only does packing light save money, but it also saves time, because travelers don’t have to stand around the baggage carousel waiting for their luggage to (hopefully) make it off the plane. Having minimal baggage can save your back, too. Jazz up your little black dress or a simple tank with a funky necklace.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few tips on saving money while doing renovations. Possible sources include: Neighbors or real estate investors who tore out perfectly good materials and want to get rid of them. Garage or estate sales. Join a local real estate investor’s club and attend some meetings to see who these guys use.

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The Value of Standing There and “Looking Pretty”

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve done it in restaurants, at clubs, at doctor’s offices, at big conventions; sure, they’ll throw me an additional responsibility here and there, but in reality, my job is closer to the visual appeal of the flower arrangements than the practical purpose of the pens or plates. Maybe I Should Save Money and Blog Less?

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to Credit Cards.com the Diner’s Club Card was the first of the modern style credit cards to be used and it was available starting in 1950. In 1950, according to MSN Real Estate , the average home size was 983 square feet. But most people didn’t carry a balance – at least the folks I knew. Need or want?

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