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Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He did win several things, the largest being a bike (medium priced, nothing fancy) which we gave to our youngest kid. What success have you had with winning contests and giveaways? I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. Was it worth your time?

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make puppets and stage a show for the parents – letting the kids come up with the story line, the kind of puppets they want to make, the puppet stage (it can be as simple as an ironing board with a tablecloth over it!). Hold a garage sale together. These are just a few of many other types of productions you could do together.

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Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012: Gifts for Adults

Nicoles Nickels

One (1) lucky winner will win all of the items featured in this post! Be the first to get “absolutely steamed” and you win! This includes all your laundry necessities like: detergent, bleach, fabric softeners, cleaning solvents, an iron and anything else you have. A must in every garage, laundry room or wherever it is needed.

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Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012: Gifts for Younger Children

Nicoles Nickels

One (1) lucky winner will win all of the items featured in this post! The first player to reach the party with a completed cupcake and a sprinkle of each color wins the cherry to put on top! Product Name: Dub Garage Beat Makerz. One (1) lucky Nicole’s Nickels reader will win all of the items featured in this post!

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

What’s your best frugal win? Ironically, this happened at Christmas-totally out of the blue. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. My kids both have chronic medical issues that are costly & require much budgeting. Don’t even talk to me about retirement!

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Hottest Amazon Deals for 11/21: Playmobil, Star Wars, Disney, Levis, Adidas & More

For the Mommas

11:40 am EST: Blue Donuts 3-Tier Round Iron Hanging Basket – 25in Long / Powder coated in Black X Pattern. 2:40 pm EST: Best Shoe Rack Organizer for Closet Hallway Garage Entryway Storage Organization Easy to Assemble No Tools Needed -Adjustable Shelves – Lifetime Replacement Guarantee. Prime Early Access Deal.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

What’s your best frugal win? Hosting garage sales & reselling items. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. I don’t want to feel like I’m wasting all the gifts I’ve been given, including my finances. I have two!