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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. Here are some ways that you can improve the sustainability of your holiday gifts: Shop Local. My sister-in-law routinely gives items that she crochets. One of the first rules of sustainability is shopping local.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Back in 2013, I had a year-long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? And a friend of mine sells her homemade Christmas candy this time of year.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

In 2013, I had a year long series, Christmas Savings Club , to encourage everyone to set aside money each month for the holidays. My sister-in-law buys dozens every Christmas from a mom who bakes for cash. Do you love to sew/knit/crochet? Saving Money - During the Holidays' Sell Your Old, Unused Gold Jewelry.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies? My sister in law is a former hair stylist and has given cuts to family members. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Are you a knitter, crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? Gift the gift of lessons. Homemade Crafts. Hair Cuts.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. Maybe you are a crafter/knitter/crocheter with a stash of supplies. My sister-in-law is a former hair stylist and has given cuts to family members. Homemade Crafts.

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