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Kids & Giving Generously

Family Balance Sheet

Several years ago I brought home an empty Operation Christmas Child shoe box for my family to fill. The video showed the life of a shoebox from when it was filled, to being sent to the distribution center, and then onto its final home–in the hands of a child in a third world country. Unfamiliar with Operation Christmas Child ?

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Cheaper, Less Stressful Alternatives to Christmas Gift Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Families playing football in the back yard after a turkey feast; grandparents watching Christmas Vacation with their grandchildren; decorating the Christmas tree and remembering just how each ornament came about. Every year, I express my desire to have a quiet family gathering rather than a big gift giving ordeal. Give an Experience.

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Swimming with the Pigs in the Bahamas

Stockpiling Moms

All in all, I would give this excursion a 10/10! After you are home you can purchase your pictures online. I know my Grandpa Charlie was smiling down watching. There were some adorable babies too! I highly recommend it! I was so happy as I have always loved pigs, and this was a dream come true for me. All opinions are my own.

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5 Simple Ideas for a Special Mother’s Day at Home

Couponing 101

While the mother in your life may deserve to be jetted off to Paris or whisked away to a fancy restaurant to celebrate Mother’s Day, that’s just not in the cards this year due to COVID-19 stay at home orders. The menu doesn’t need to be complicated or use ingredients you don’t already have at home.

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A Comprehensive Guide: Essentials Every Home Should Have

Koupon Karen

For a home to be livable, there are certain essentials we just can’t live without. But it’s not always easy knowing what you really need in order to have a fully furnished home. Here is a comprehensive guide full of ideas and tips on the must-haves that every home should have.

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Basic Home Decorating Tips That Will Make Your Home Look Great

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My mom has a great eye for decorating a home. She poured a lot of time and effort into decorating her own home and gives a lot of tips to her co-workers and friends who ask for advice. Many people overlook the power of using textures in a home to add points of interest as well as space and a homey feel.

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Apps to Learn Back History On Your Travels

Shereen Travels Cheap

I don't know about you, but I try to support and learn about local businesses in my home city and wherever I travel. I seek those out at home and when I'm when I'm on vacation, so I know my money is going into the local economy instead of some big conglomerate.

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