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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree. If you can’t find what you want in town, you can still limit how far the gifts you buy travel.

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Giving: Does It Always Have To Be About The Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When many of us think about giving, the first thing that comes to mind is money. The reality, though, is that giving doesn’t always have to be about the money. Donate items : Since my son is an only child, his clothing doesn’t get a lot of heavy use. Provide a service : This is related to giving your time.

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Be a bird launcher

Stockpiling Moms

As you know my son has flown the nest. I am still actively involved in my son’s life. Instead, I am so happy for him, I am here to give advice when he asks for it (and he has), and I am happy to meet him ANY day of the week when he asks to see me, I am available. Be a bird launcher! I have never been happier.

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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

I know that you have written on several occasions about what cell phone service you use but I have searched and searched and cannot find any of your posts about it. My son & I currently share a plan and I know that there has to be a comparable plan that would be less expensive than AT&T. And of course, I bought presents!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

I’m fifty years old, married almost 25 years, with four sons of various ages ranging from all grown up to still-working-on-it. ? an illustration I did for one of my son’s books. This is a butcher board table my husband and sons made when we were living in a rental with very little useful counter space.

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What Are Your Priorities? Choosing Where You Spend Your Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do I want time to give back to my community? In the past, a lot of my time has been devoted to earning money for my family and to raising my son. Now, with my freelance business doing reasonably well, and with my son almost to middle school , I have a little more free time. Giving Back. Do I always want to be working?

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At-Home Lunar New Year Celebration

Shereen Travels Cheap

It has a lot more color than the usual red and gold, so it goes with everything and gives a bit more interest and depth. While I was there picking up my order, I also grabbed this year's Harney & Sons tea , which is delicious and a set of 3 decorated sugar cookies for dessert. (If If you find those, they're delicious.