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8 Summer Date Night Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Connecting with one another, even for a short date or one at home after the kids are asleep, keeps the joy between us. Have the kids away for the weekend and enjoy a peaceful evening of smores and star gazing. Date like a college kid. You each choose something for the other to find at a consignment, thrift, or vintage shop.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While the Salvation Army and Goodwill may require a bit more digging for quality wardrobe items, other consignment shops , like Second Time Around, have a strict pre-screening process. It’s a win-win-win. Check the Kids Section. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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During our vacation, we hired a college kid (whom we trusted) to stay at our house, collect the mail, water our vegetable garden, and take care of the dog. Your target customer could be seniors or work at home moms who need some extra help when their kids are home from school over the summer. It’s a win-win.

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Shellie’s Favorite 5 Deals

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You will win anywhere from 100 to 100,000 Free American Airlines Miles. :: Popular Science or Popular Mechanics for $6 – Amazon has two great magazine going on. The coupon is valid through 2/24. :: ABC Consignment Sale – There’s a big baby and child consignment sale beginning tomorrow.

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Family Dollar Fabric Care Campaign and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

My daughter has been exchanging kid clothing with friends and family as well as making great use of consignment stores. You can win a Family Dollar Tree Fabric Care prize package which includes: $25 Family Dollar Gift Card. It’s tough to keep clothes lasting long enough these days when everything is so expensive.

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Find out how Jessica paid off $56,000 of student loans, credit cards, and a car loan.

Family Balance Sheet

I am the oldest of seven kids (yes, we all have the same parents – I get asked that quite a bit!). How they sacrificed to win financially. Consignment stores and auctions are a great way to buy clothes and furniture at low prices. I was born in West Palm Beach, FL. I am used to moving a lot!