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9 Ways to Save Money at Disney World 2016

Coupons Do Work

The last time I went to Disney World , I was in 4th grade and I remember going with my grandma and great-grandma, throwing a tantrum because I wanted to meet Cinderella and my grandma and great-grandmother were taking their time at the souvenir shop. I thought I would post 9 ways to save money at Disney World.

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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. This sweet little candy dish was a gift from my grandmother. My great-grandmother made a lot of her gifts. Family Heirlooms. Garden Harvest.

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10 FREE (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

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. Saving Money - During the Holidays' Hopefully it will inspire you to think outside the (gift) box too.

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Meet a Reader | Ginger from Texas

The Frugal Girl

I’m a 53-year-old mother of 2 (grown) and grandmother of 4. How did you get interested in saving money? I save money where I can to keep it frugal, like by using apps, coupons, value menus, etc. Here’s Ginger! Tell us a bit about yourself. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years.

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10 MORE Free (but Thoughtful) Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

I treasure my recipe cards that were hand written by my great grandmother. Saving Money - During the Holidays' If your family has a lot of favorite recipes that have been passed down from previous generations, make a recipe booklet. If you have recipe cards with the family member’s hand writing, make copies.

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What We Ate this Week on our Budget 09-08-2017

Family Balance Sheet

My grandmother taught me this money saving tip years ago and I now only buy the seconds. These posts will help: How to Save Money on Groceries WITHOUT Using Coupons. My #1 Simple Tool that Saves Me Hundreds. 10 Smart Tips to Save Money on Meat. Cooking apples on the stovetop for applesauce.

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Foods You Need to Buy Organic, and Foods You Don’t

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My grandmother, who turned 102 earlier this year, remembers when “organic” wasn’t even a word used when talking about food. Before it became a “fad”, a “necessity”, or a “ripoff” (depending on who you ask), everything was organic. Your health, and the health of our planet, depends on it.

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