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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. What a delicious gift of food! If you have friends or family who could use a date night, babysitting services would make a fantastic gift. Cooking Lessons.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since the 2008 recession, many people have rediscovered the savings, joys and health benefits of locally grown food – whether you have a backyard garden, participate in a community garden or shop at the local farmer’s market. In good years our gardens can be bountiful, throwing off much more food than we can consume before it goes bad.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

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Discussing how it is easier to eat healthy when you have food stamps but once that is gone or you have “graduated” from the program, you can no longer eat as well. By ditching your grocery list in favor of a meal plan, you can take control of your finances and your eating, and change the way food affects your budget.