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Necessary Holiday Travel Tips

Shereen Travels Cheap

The holidays are coming and that means braving the crowds and being ready for all the extra headaches that come along with it, including delayed and even cancelled flights. I definitely approve of those, because the holidays can be stressful and getting away from everything is always nice and relaxing. Just be prepared.

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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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Teaching Kids The Power Of Giving This Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And believe it or not, your brain houses a virtual warehouse of information that your kids need to absorb, whether it’s seemingly simple stuff like the number of hours in a day, the number of days in a week, and the number of weeks in a year, or you’re trying to help them with their calculus homework.

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Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That is not what the holidays are about. Most people love the holidays because they tend to bring people together. These are the things that make the holidays special. Every year, I express my desire to have a quiet family gathering rather than a big gift giving ordeal. Give an Experience. A Vacation.

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8 Ways to Save Money on Holiday Gifts

Couponing 101

” However, if you’re on a tight budget, the holiday season may seem more stressful than joyful. But you don’t need to break the bank to give your friends and loved ones amazing gifts! These eight ways to save money on holiday gifts can keep more money in your wallet. Give Several Small Gifts.

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It’s Not Too Late to Save for the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’ve not yet set aside any money for holiday shopping, know that there are things you can do now to reduce holiday expenses and round up the extra money. Estimating and Reducing Holiday Spending. There’s no point in using more money than you need to. Take these steps now before any more time passes.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. I use this spreadsheet every year. Hopefully, that’s your goal too.

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