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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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They will appreciate the thoughtfulness and might also be looking to reduce the sheer amount of unnecessary stuff that comes into their homes during the holidays. Are you an amazing home cook? Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother.

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Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We spoiled our children and we apparently are even more intent on doing so with our grandchildren! My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). Why are we spending more on our grandchildren? We want some influence over how our grandchildren are raised. They tolerated our presence.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

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We give the gift of a home-cooked meal to my grandparents. They really don’t need or want anything and both of my grandmothers are trying to downsize. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great grandmother made a lot of her gifts. 10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas. A Homemade Meal.

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Our {Artificial} Christmas Tree

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It also doesn't have fancy garland or matching ornaments like the beautiful trees that you see in Better Homes & Garden magazine. or my all time favorite ornament that was made for me by my great-grandmother. She crocheted one for each of her great-grandchildren back in 1980. Here's another secret. or smurf girl.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We put in new windows this year at our 1985 home. There are just two of us at home now. I’ve never hired a house cleaner for our home (although I put hubby on notice that once I turn 80 we are getting one). Some folks (including my own Grandmother) make their own soaps, lotions, cleaners and more. Cheap or frugal?

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