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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

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The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. We wanted to make conversation piece centerpieces for each of the 10 tables, utilizing some of the many spring flowering daffodils we usually have at this time of year on our acreage. How I made centerpieces for $2.70

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Stuff – Full Circle

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All my life, others have tried to make me feel guilty about stuff – guilty about not having enough stuff, guilty about not having the right stuff, guilty about having too much stuff, guilty about spending too much money on stuff or not spending enough on stuff, and guilty about throwing stuff away. We need stuff to survive.

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Enjoy Life, Save Money – Use your Work Job Perks!

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Many job perks are available to the entire employee population while others may be offered to select groups – such as executive management or client facing sales staff, or even just to those in the know. took no sick days) you received a first class ticket to where ever you wanted to go for you and your immediate family.

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Amazon: If God Is Good and Lead Your Family Like Jesus eBooks Only $1.99 Each!

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Right now Amazon has these great high-value eBooks on sale for only $1.99 Lead Your Family Like Jesus: Powerful Parenting Principles from the Creator of Families by Ken Blanchard , Phil Hodges , and Tricia Goyer (reg. Does your family need a five-star general at the helm? If God Is Good: Why Do We Hurt?

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5 Tech & Internet eBooks for Just $7.40

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But don''t wait because this bundle is on sale for 70% off this week only! Once Upon the Internet is the funny and touching memoir of the Tavianos'' one-year quest to visit 52 zoos in 52 weeks -- and the online friends who helped make it possible. Once Upon the Internet by Marla Taviano. iPhone Photography by Alli Worthington.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

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According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting. Get Social.

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Eleven Tips for Easier Menu Planning | Kitchen Economics Link-Up

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Sure, there is time spent upfront; about 30 minutes for me each Sunday when I plan my menu and make a grocery list. But that 30 minutes makes my grocery trip go much smoother and with a pre-planned menu, dinner hour is spent preparing the meal, not wondering, “what are we having for dinner?”. If whole chickens are on sale for.79/pound,