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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cover plant pots for one off coordinated dining room décor. Cover a small picture frame with your gift recipient’s initials or spell out a phrase on a repurposed painted trinket box, using a hot glue gun to attach the keys. Create picture frames, trivets, wall hangings and more with old china.

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25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Save on dining out gift certificates from Restaurant.com. If you have a favorite dining location, sign up for any e-newsletter or club they offer, which may send out coupons and other promotions throughout the year. Visit your local painted pottery place and decorate mugs, plates, or tiles together.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. I love a pedicure too, but if you’re trying to save money, try to paint your piggies yourself. During the vacation season, offer to water plants, pick up mail, open and close the blinds, take care of pets, for a fee…of course.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. I love a pedicure, but if you’re trying to save money, paint your toes yourself. Did you buy the materials to make that cute craft that you found on Pinterest but the bag is still sitting in your dining room…3 months later?