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7 Common DIY Moving Mistakes to Avoid

Koupon Karen

Whether you’re relocating to another part of this beautiful city or moving to a new state, a DIY move often seems like a cost-effective and flexible option. However, without proper planning and awareness, DIY moving can quickly become overwhelming. Every time you pack a box, make a note of what’s inside it.

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

For the past 10 years, I have been making my own jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, and sauces and canning them. Initially, I set out with a small jam making kit and a few pounds of fresh strawberries to attempt to make strawberry preserves and capture the flavor of summer in a jar for the cold and nasty Northeast winters.

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DIY Car Maintenance For Cash Savings

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

13 Ways to Make Your Existing Car Greener and Avoid Buying a New One Don't forget to enter to win an iPad 3 here at PET. How to Save Money on Gas In the past, I have often encouraged many of you to find alternative sources for transportation in an effort to. High gas prices got you down? Wishing you had bought a.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There are many small simple changes we can make in our daily activities that have a huge impact on the planet. You can make your own or your can buy them for cheap. We make our own using a few simple ingredients of washing soda , soap flakes, and borax. Perform a DIY energy audit in your home to see if you have any leaks.

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Wallet-Friendly Weekends: Host the Ultimate Classic Movie Night

Couponing 101

Don a string of pearls and silk black gloves , sport a fedora , or wrap yourself in a glamorous feather boa to transport yourself to Hollywood in the roaring 20’s! Swap out soda and juice for a bottle of champagne or sparkling apple cider to make it feel like you’re at a classic Hollywood viewing party. Bring On The Bubbly.

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Simple Guide to Canning and Making Homemade Jelly – Part 1

Couponing 101

For the past 10 years, I have been making my own jams, jellies, pickles, salsas, and sauces and canning them. Initially, I set out with a small jam making kit and a few pounds of fresh strawberries to attempt to make strawberry preserves and capture the flavor of summer in a jar for the cold and nasty Northeast winters.

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10 Money-Saving Tips For Your Wedding

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make a list of your musts and wants and then allocate a portion of the budget for them. Make Your Own Invitations. Chances are you already have a computer that has some graphics software installed, and there are lots of great looking DIY wedding invitation ideas on the internet. List your Priorities and Learn to Compromise.

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