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5 Frugal DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Make a dollar store fallscape. Buy a colorful red, orange, or gold runner at your local dollar store as well as a few faux pumpkins or gourds. It is so cheap, usually $1 for a big bag at your local dollar store. Then, apply coat of inexpensive black, orange, or purple spray paint. Take a look!

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Birthday Parties: Saving Money as the Host/Hostess or Guest

Saving Cents With Sense

Saving Money as the Host/Hostess! Stop by your dollar store and get some stickers, lollipops, sunglasses or things that are inexpensive. Saving Money As a Guest! So, now you know what you can do to save money when throwing a party. Can you save money? Party Ware. But try avoid the “2 second toys”….the

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Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple

Saving Cents With Sense

Not only is it a great way to repurpose something, but it is also a great way to save some money too. 50 cents at a thrift store, but you can even grab a 50-100 piece puzzle at the dollar store and it will work great too. Check out your dollar store for lots of options. I purchased mine for just.50

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How to Save on Your Holiday Dinner

Saving Cents With Sense

Well the truth is, there are still some tricks to help you save money and dine for less. Give each person an inexpensive ingredient or side item they can be in charge of so some of the financial burden comes off of you. Focus on inexpensive fillers. This Easy and Inexpensive Pumpkin Dip is also a fun option. Plan ahead.

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10 Fun & Budget-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

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To make clean up fairly easy so that you can enjoy your guests, I have found really cute and inexpensive party supplies, paper plates, cups, and napkins at the dollar store. Ask everyone to bring their favorite Christmas cookie or treat to share and as the host, offer the drinks, supplies, and other additional treats.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? We are very blessed that my husband earns enough so that I have been able to stay at home and homeschool–so my “why” in saving money is to balance that out. Maybe four years? Biggest mistake ever.

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50 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

Inexpensive yet creative? DIY Easy Tumblers via Stretching a Buck Grab some of these cups from your favorite Dollar Store and fill with candy and gift cards for an easy gift for anyone on your list. No wrapping required, and that saves you money, too! This is for you. See also: no gift wrap necessary!

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