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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. When spring rolls around, plant the perennials for the recipient and this gift will bloom for years to come. Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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Do you crochet or decoupage? You don’t even have to stay at the home, you could just check in daily to collect the mail, water the plants and garden, feed the goldfish, open/close blinds, etc. A friend makes extra money teaching piano. Another friend is a retired teacher and tutors students. You get the idea!

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