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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. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Pet Sitting.

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Why Save Money in a Low Interest Rate Environment?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grown kids are also savers and I have high hopes that the grandchildren will follow their example. Helping the parents teach my grandchildren to save is an ongoing project of mine. But, with each of the above, you lose the use of that money and often have little chance of even getting it back, let alone making it grow.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s Time to Re-Stock for Emergencies. I will re-stock the pantry and re-fill the water jugs we keep. Although useful when needed, these to me are somewhat extreme and we won’t go so far as to execute them unless our country’s situation degrades considerably. In the end, I will do a bit of both.

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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. Are you a knitter, crafter or do you know how to use a sewing machine? If you’re crafty or artistic, this is your chance to shine. Are you really good at a sport? Give the gift of lessons.

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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. You’re still spending the holidays with your family, but you don’t have to stress about what to buy one another.

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Cozy Kidz Air Bed Only $7.99

For the Mommas

Perfect for grandchildren sleepovers & bigger than your expectations this Cozy Kidz Air Bed is available for Only $7.99 Airbeds will need to be occasionally re-inflated (topped off) to maintain desired firmness when used for more than a few days as vinyl tends to relax over time. Cozy Kidz Air Bed Only $7.99.

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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. Go here to sign up now if you're not already a member. Upromise transfers it automatically for us each quarter so we don't have to think about that either.

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