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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Are you an amazing home cook? Give your Perennials. Cooking Lessons.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. Plastic containers from sliced lunch meat are great for leftover vegetable or casserole servings. We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. I pulled out our Coleman water jug and his chin fell on the floor. Small Utility Items.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

" All things on earth point home in old October. " --Thomas Wolfe ~~~ As you probably already have guessed, I am a list ~ maker and leave very little to memory. This month my primary focus is on home and, specifically, de-cluttering and deep clean our oft neglected master bedroom. the carpet. the carpet. true frugal luxury!

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