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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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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. Give a Photo Session. Give your Gift of Organization. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Perennials. Pet Sitting.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, or Dog “Clean Up” Yep, people will pay someone to pick up their dog’s poo…who knew?

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

It is possible to give thoughtful gifts with very little money or even no money at all. We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. Give the gift of lessons. Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies? The cost of the kennel where we take our dog is about $20 a day.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Christmas cookies are as synonymous with the season as gift giving. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, or Dog “Clean Up” Yep, people will pay someone to pick up their dog’s poo…who knew?

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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Hopefully these ideas will give you the inspiration you need to find the cash for your summer vacation. Do you crochet or decoupage? Pet Sitting, Dog Walking and/or “Pick Up” If you’re a pet lover, offer pet sitting for owners while they are on vacation or at work. Teach or Tutor your Skills & Hobbies.

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Yes, Nicole’s Nickels has an employee named Pennie!

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I am the mother of one daughter and grandmother of one grandson and we all (along with my son-in-law) live together in North Carolina with my 2 sweet dogs and my daughter’s 2 sort-of sweet cats. I’ve crocheted my whole life, from shawls to Christmas ornaments. By trade, I am a techie, by spirit I am a DIYer.

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10 Frugal Ways to Relax and Refresh

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Exercise will always give you a boost of energy and help you feel stress-free. Get creative and try some needlepoint, sewing, crocheting, or other hands-on crafts. Studies have shown that petting your dog or cat instantly lowers blood pressure and can even extend your life! Give it a try! Your skin will just glow!

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