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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The Christmas season is upon us. 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. I use this spreadsheet every year.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

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But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. But remember, you’re not alone.

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10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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Laundry Service or Use of Your Laundry Room. Offer to do laundry or the use of your laundry room to the person on your list that has to rely on a laundromat. This idea came to me when my retired neighbor called me and asked if I could come over and help her with a Craigslist posting. What a delicious gift of food!

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Pet Sitting.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The Christmas season is upon us. 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 last minute ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending. I use this spreadsheet. Can you teach piano lessons?

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings.