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Christmas in July

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have always thought that “Christmas in July was a catch phrase made up by department stores to sell things in the slow summer months. . Apparently, according to multiple sources such as The Holiday Spot website, Wikipedia and various responders on Google Answers there really are actual Christmas celebrations in July.

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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. that is more or less equivalent to 5 big rolls of printed Christmas wrapping paper, which costs around $3 per roll – a savings of around $6 overall.

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few ideas for the holidays, which hopefully will help you save money, time and reduce those stress levels! Save On Holiday Decorating. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Christmas in July.

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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. Know Where to Get the Money.

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The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year – Details

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What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! It is July and this is the month where you could pay as little as $0.38