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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Are you a gardener? Garden Harvest.

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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. Others have re-learned canning skills our grandmother’s used.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Help me out, am I being cheap or just smart about money? I save tape and paper and old paint drop sheets. We put in new windows this year at our 1985 home. Now I need gardening, housework and other casual type clothing. There are just two of us at home now. My wardrobe needs have changed. Cheap or frugal?

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