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The Economics of Selecting Vacation Days

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

President’s Day. Memorial Day. Independence Day. Columbus Day. Veterans Day. Thanksgiving Day. Christmas Day. For example, want to plan a get-away but can’t find the time? Use one of these long-weekends to supplement your vacation days. Monday, February 20**. Monday, May 28.

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Day 20 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Stock up on holiday sales

Family Balance Sheet

Today is Day 20 of 31 Days to Slash your Grocery Spending: Pre-Holiday Grocery Sales. There’s the Thanksgiving turkey, the Easter ham, Christmas cookies, Memorial Day & July 4th picnics… you get the picture. Patrick’s Day. Is there a single holiday that doesn’t revolve around food?

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The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year – Details

Coupons Do Work

May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza. Mother’s Day: Bouquets, gift sets, perfume, chocolate, photo frames and crafts, jewelry, candles. Clearance: Jackets, sweaters, umbrellas, rain boots, floral wreaths from Memorial Day.