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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. You will save about $2.50

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Take Your Kids on a Money Trip to the Store

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Point out any overhead TVs that are showing store ads. What money lessons do you teach your children at the store? Look for end displays of special deals and talk to the kids about why retailers make those special displays (create excitement, provide convenience, get rid of something they overstocked on and etc). Money Tips'

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Growing up in the 1950?s

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Schools usually only had one or two TVs available for the entire school. There were no online saving or bill paying services. Lots of people had back yard gardens. Kids walked to school. Alone or with a friend. School started after Labor Day and ended after Memorial Day. Schools did not have air conditioning. Food/shopping.

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