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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. Get some shoe polish and shine up those old shoes, take them to a shoe repair shop to have the re-heeled or soled if they are worn down. Buy good clothing, used.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.

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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

Increased Purchasing Power For bulk buyers like large families or intentional meal planners stockpiling non-perishables when prices plummet, stashing discount codes stretches budgets exponentially further. What Are Discount Codes? Some discounts require meeting minimum order value thresholds, too.

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10 Places to Donate Your Clothes And Accessories

Fashion Without Guilt

It is time to Donate all your unwanted items. I am ready to put away anything winter related and make way for all things warm. The Benefits of Donating Items are Endless, but here are just a few: You help others find a new beginning. “What is one man’s trash, is a another man’s treasure.”

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How Krystal and Josh paid off $80k in 4 years!

Family Balance Sheet

She is the co-founder of the website, Little Light on a Hill , where she writes about faith, family, and finances. Tell us about you and your family. works in outbound sales, and I teach part-time. to be able to go on a family missions trip. I love her passion for helping others along their debt free journey. My husband.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.) Tell us a little about yourself Hello, everyone! I’m Mary, and it’s a pleasure to participate in Kristen’s Meet a Reader series. Our son is 29 and biological.

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Dollar General Deals 8/14-8/21

Nicoles Nickels

There are several HOT printable coupons on Dollar General’s website right now: 20% off your entire purchase of Back to School decor, housewares, kitchen tools, bed pillows, sheets and rugs; 20% off your entire Back to School supplies purchase; and $5 off your $25 (pre-tax) purchase on Saturday, 8/20/11. oz, On Sale for $7.50.

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