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Protecting the Planet During the Holidays

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s nearing the end of October and we all know what that means – the holidays are right around the corner. And if your mail delivery is anything like mine, you have already started receiving ads, coupons, circulars, and even packages of return address labels decorated with pine trees , snowflakes, and holiday lights. Go Green'

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now that the holiday season is underway, it’s probably a little difficult to scale back the consumerism. Instead, focus on ways that you can give items that are inexpensive, personal, and eco-friendly to some degree. Here are some ways that you can improve the sustainability of your holiday gifts: Shop Local.

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7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday

Saving Cents With Sense

It seems as though homemade items are all the rage these days as people are finding simpler ways to enjoy the holidays. Take a look below at 7 tips for enjoying a homemade holiday this year, saving yourself some money, time, and above all, stress. 7 Tips for Enjoying a Homemade Holiday. Bake some bulk snacks.

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5 Frugal DIY Halloween Decor Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

Have you noticed how expensive holiday décor can be? You can then frame the arrangement in a simple orange or black frame (spray paint a dollar store or thrift store frame to get this look) and you have instant art! Find inexpensive knick knacks at your local dollar store or thrift store that fall into the Halloween theme.

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2012 Goals: Personal & Family

Family Balance Sheet

This past December, I had crafts planned for each day of their holiday vacation. Paint the kitchen. We have been in our home for 10 years and that room needs a fresh coat of paint, slip covers for the sofas, a new rug, and new window treatments.and I want to do it as inexpensively as possible. Household Goals.

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How to Have a Party Without Breaking The Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A fun idea is to have a potluck cocktail party where all the guests bring their favorite holiday themed cocktail recipe and ingredients. Color themes are a great way to go because you can decorate for them easily and inexpensively with colored table clothes, napkins, plastic ware, and so on.

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Darice 120-Piece Deluxe Art Set – $9.16

Saving With Shellie

If you have a little artist in your family, this would be the perfect inexpensive gift idea! Features: 120-Piece deluxe art set with lots of art supplies for drawing, painting and more. Find more fabulous Holiday Deals happening now and snag all of this year’s hottest toys, games, technology and more without breaking your budget.

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