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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! They rarely gave us toys or money. My parents were somewhat more interactive with their grandchildren (my kids). They drove the 200 mile trip on holidays and birthdays to celebrate with us. They tolerated our presence.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

There’s outside pressure during Christmas to spend lavishly only to have the recipient not really like the gift or even use it. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. Are you a knitter, crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? Baked Goods. Homemade Crafts.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. My aunt gifts her nieces and nephews with loaves of homemade cinnamon bread every Christmas. You could also use favorite pictures from the year.

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Upromise March 2012 eCoupons

Saving In Akron

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

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Upromise eCoupons for January 2012

Saving In Akron

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

January 113
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A clean-the-inbox Q&A

The Frugal Girl

I know that you have written on several occasions about what cell phone service you use but I have searched and searched and cannot find any of your posts about it. Could you please tell me again what company you use. We use Mint Mobile ; I pay $15/month for talk, text, and data.

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Upromise eCoupons for October 2011

Saving In Akron

The great thing about e-coupons is that you can still use manufacturers' coupons and the money saved with the e-coupon goes into directly into your Upromise account. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either. I load them all just in case I decide to buy something.

October 113