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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I cut down a small cedar tree (which grow like weeds on our 6 acres) each year, put it in a tree stand on the porch and put white twinkle lights on it. Buy a big roll of brown paper at Lowes or Home Depot and use it to wrap gifts. I fill vases with cedar boughs and tie a red ribbon around the vase for centerpieces.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in 2014

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Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. My son was constantly forgetting to turn off his bedroom light, so we installed a motion sensor light switch in his room.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. My son was constantly forgetting to turn off his bedroom light, so we installed a motion sensor light switch in his room.

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Rail trails are old railway lines that have been converted to multi-use paths designed for pedestrian, bicycle, skating, equestrian, and/or light motorized traffic. They’ve also sold bottled water, homemade cookies, and crafts. Home Depot Kids Workshops. Out & About. Head to the Rail Trails.

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10 Savvy Ways to Save in the New Year

Saving Cents With Sense

Home Depot , Lowe’s , Michael’s , the LEGO store , and more stores offer FREE kids events each month. You can lower your utility bill by turning off lights, electronics, and other appliances when not in use. My son was constantly forgetting to turn off his bedroom light, so we installed a motion sensor light switch in his room.