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Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items

Stockpiling Moms

Now, more than ever we need to save money. It is time to normalize gifting thrifted items. It is not only sustainable but also a great way to help reduce your gift giving budget. Normalize Gifting Thrifted Items: Shop all year long! Buying thrifted gifts is good for the environment.

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Do You Equate Money with Affection?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

One of the realities of our society is that, so often, money is a sign of status and legitimacy. Gifts are often judged by their lavishness. Indeed, a costly gift is often seen as “proof” that someone truly loves you. Money is the Easy Solution. The reality is that money is the easy solution.

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Three Ways to Give to Charities Even If You Don’t Have Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the story Out of the Dust by Karen Hesse , a young girl and her parents live in Oklahoma during the Dustbowl. Yet, how can you continue to donate to charity if you don’t have enough money yourself, or if you have enough, but nothing extra to spare? When you have enough, you can cash them out for a gift card or prize.

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15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out

Family Balance Sheet

Those days are long gone for us now as we’re working hard to cut corners and save money. 15 Smart Tips to Save Money When Eating Out. Money Saving Mom has a comprehensive Master List of Kids Eat Free Restaurant Deals. My parents gift us one for Christmas every year. Eat FREE on your birthday.

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Giveaway: Parents.com Healthy Holidays Gift Pack $200 Gift Card & More

For the Mommas

There is a new resource from Parents.com as well as the HealthyIs to help parents and families to recommit to their health and learn more about their health. The package comes with a pedometer, a $200 Visa gift card, an assortment of Yogi Tea and a beautiful Thanksgiving cookbook from Williams-Sonoma (over $225 value!).

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10 Ways to Thank a Teacher during the Holidays

Family Balance Sheet

When choosing on a gift, your child is going to know the teacher’s interests, so be sure to include them with the decision. And most importantly no matter what gift you chose, include a handwritten message from your child AND from you, the parent, thanking the teacher for the year. 10 Teacher Gift Ideas.

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Red Mango Holiday Promotions | $5 Share the Love Card + $5 Hollywood Movie Money!

Saving With Shellie

First, between now and 12/30, for every $25 worth of gift cards you purchase you will receive a free Share the Love card. Each Share the Love card has a $5 value! If you don’t have a Red Mango nearby but have loved ones who do, you can purchase gift cards online here. Check out more details here.

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