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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. My sister-in-law is a former hair stylist and has given cuts to family members. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Give your Perennials. Are you a gardener? Hair Cuts.

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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My sister-in-law did most of the planning, but I volunteered to help. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90 th birthday.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to shop garage sales. my sister-in-law earned enough cash to take the family to Hawaii!! Get together with friends or neighbors to do a clothing exchange party where each one brings a number of nice used clothing or school related items and leaves with a different set they can actually use. Get Rewarded. What a deal.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

How to Set and Keep Goals to Make This the Best Year Ever | Jen @ Girl in Garage. Organizing Coupons with the Binder Method | Sara Steigerwald @ Sisters Shopping on a Shoe String. I’ve joined over 40 other bloggers to help us all make 2015 the best year ever! Be sure to check out these great posts.

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Disney Trip Cost, Breakdown & How I Paid For It

Saving Everyday

tanks of gas for us to get to my sisters (we’ve made this trip 20+ times). I keep a stack of big totes in the corner of the garage and we add yard sale items to them year-round. We don’t buy many souvenirs, but do have our favorite stores. Mine is Mickey’s Pantry at Downtown Disney…a kitchen store, of course. Gas = $350.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! They finished around the time I was finishing high school, and then there was college – my sister’s freshman year was my senior year! Hosting garage sales & reselling items.

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Walmart Black Friday Coupon Matchups & Deals

For the Mommas

Disney Frozen Singing Sisters Anna & Elsa 2-pk. Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage for $74.00 Imaginext Ultra Ice Dino for $50.00 as part of Blackfriday sale. Disney Minnie Bow-Tique Sweet Surprises Kitchen for $40.00 as part of Blackfriday sale. for $35.00 as part of Blackfriday sale. as part of Blackfriday sale.