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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By spending a little more on garden tools, we have higher quality items that don’t break as we use them. Indeed, our neighbor, who buys the cheapest he can find, has been through three sets of tools in the last seven years. If not, pass it up no matter how inexpensive it is.

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Perfect Labor Day Crafts for Kids

Couponing 101

This craft calls for coffee filters, but I would be one to guess that tissue paper would work as well! You could get even more creative and find some buttons of some tools for labor day and add them in with the stars then it’s patriotic and tools of the trade! Super inexpensive and adorable!

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

As an IT consultant, you’d more than likely be able to offer remote services as well as on-site assistance, giving you freedom and flexibility while working in a field that’s in high demand. Plus, the tools to get this business started are pretty minimal. Take a page from Harp Design Co.

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Save Money With DIY Home Repairs

Saving Cents With Sense

However, finding the source of water in the basement may be beyond your knowledge and well worth hiring a professional. These may be done by do-it-yourselfers for the costs of tools and materials plus the time to complete them, saving a substantial amount of money. These help avoid damage with regular upkeep.

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Using Kids Crafts to Teach the Gift of Giving

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As it turns out, the ingredients are pretty inexpensive and the instructions pretty simple. A trowel or some other tool to get the cement out of the container and into your mold. When I think I have enough mix for my mold, I add water, a cup at a time and mix well with the paddle after each cup. A container to mix it in.

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Ways to Save Money on a Tight Budget

Saving Everyday

Used clothing, toys, and necessities sell very well. Budget Planning Tools Start a budget now! We thought we were doing pretty well and not spending frivolously, but we were shocked at the end of the month and saw what we had spent. Pack your lunch, and focus on inexpensive meals like sandwiches and leftovers.

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Natural Mothering eBook Bundle

Family Balance Sheet

These e-books reflect the work of 32 well-known Ph.D.''s, This is an intelligent, joy-filled collection that will inspire any mother to feed her beautiful babe well, feel confident in making difficult mothering decisions, and celebrate motherhood (even when it seems overwhelming). by Judy Arnall for only $10! Value: $7.95 ).

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