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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

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. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. This is a perfect gift for the newly married couple or a college graduate leaving the nest on your list.

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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

If you have a chest freezer or other non-defrosting freezer, homemade bread can stay fresh for several months in its frozen state. The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars.

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How We Frugal-ed in July 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Related reading: 10 Ways to Save at Giant Food Stores. Homemade Basil and Walnut Pesto: I made my second batch of homemade pesto from my two garden basil plants. In the grand scheme of college funding, $200 is a drop in the bucket, but I always appreciate free money. Marked down meat!

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TGIF! Friday’s Freebies: College Football Clings, Cookbooks for Kids and More

Saving Cents With Sense

Grab these freebies while they are available: College Football Clings. Homemade Bread Recipes by Thomas Miller. sk=app_1482870775257837&app_data” target=”_blank”>Rachel Ray Cat Food Sample. 2015 Roadsides In Bloom Calendar. Yum Yum Let’s Make Some Cookbook for Kids. How Should We Then Live?

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Building a college finance fund takes dedication and consistency. When your children are college age, they can always get a private student loan. Here are 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college funds. Use the above 5 ways to trim your budget for your child’s college fund. Know Your Actual Budget.

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Meet a Reader | Maria in Florida

The Frugal Girl

We seldom took vacations when we worked due to hectic work schedules, two children in college and maxing out our retirement plans to retire early. I splurge on food! I love my homemade cup of coffee that’s good to the last drop! For this reason, we now prioritize vacations while we are still healthy. Starbucks!

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. Were you a high school or college tennis star? The Christmas season is upon us.

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