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Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. Despite this knowledge being fairly widespread, my family has a really hard time with the thought of having a giftless Christmas.

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Could You Give Up Sugar?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some point to our increasingly sedenatry lifestyle, others point out our dependence on fast food, and others mention our obesity. Not just the sugary desserts and snacks we eat, but the sugar that is in so many of our processed foods. Could You Give Up Sugar for a Year? Why add all of this sugar? The Physical Benefits.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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Like many across the globe, my family’s finances are a bit unstable due to the Coronvius Pandemic. My second prayer is that my family gets through this crisis financially. 2 – Start stockpiling food. More family time! My family has eaten together almost every night during this time.

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Three Ways to Give to Charities Even If You Don’t Have Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They barely have food to eat, and the mother, who is pregnant, prepares for the new baby by sewing feedsack nighties for him. Yet, when people in the community come to ask for donations for the needy, the narrator’s mother does not hesitate to give away some of her few remaining canned goods. Or, donate to a family at Christmas.

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The Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Program

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This is the ninth year that my family has sponsored another family through the Salvation Army’s Adopt-a-Family Christmas program. I wrote extensively last year about how and why my family became involved with this ministry. I helped Tanya unpack our food boxes and reviewed with her what we brought.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Whether you’re trying to save money or just limit the amount of stuff in your life, it doesn’t make it cheap to gift your friends and family ideas from this list. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Give a Photo Session.

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Pur Mason Regular Mouth Mason Jar 16 oz 12 pk $6.99 (reg. $11.99) at Ace Hardware!

Living Rich with Coupons

Pint size Mason jars are good for canning food for a smaller family or to use for decorating, gift-giving and serving. Get Pur Mason Regular Mouth Mason Jar 16 oz 12 pk $6.99 (reg. 11.99) at Ace Hardware! Sign up for Ace Reward members. It’s FREE to join! Read More