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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

If you have the knack for your DSLR, a photo session would be a perfect idea for new parents, soon-to-be high school or college graduates, or a family portrait. As our wedding gift, my cousin wrote the addresses on our 150 wedding invitations (years ago). Give your Gift of Organization. Are you good at calligraphy? Babysitting.

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Shower Mom With Love Giveaway – Day 1 – Fashion Fun For Mom

Nicoles Nickels

Wipes are a necessity for parents and young children on the go. Parents are always looking for the coolest finds and with this product you can choose between five colors and designs, choose your very own based on your taste and style. To begin weaning, parents can simply detach the plush toy friend. Product Price: $29.00.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. K and Finn (my parents dog) 12. The freedom was amazing.

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How to Get the Fullest Benefit from your Road Trip Travel Dollars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I search around the internet, use atlas information and check out travel books in the library and bookstore. When we went on a cruise with another couple – both of us celebrating our 25th wedding anniversaries, we planned a get together before the trip date to eat and share ideas on what to take. What are the lodging choices?

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

Back when I was engaged and living on my own for the first time (I lived with my parents while in grad school to save on rent), I went to the library a lot and found a copy of the Tightwad Gazette. Eventually, when I was married and working at a library I ordered my own copy of the Complete Tightwad Gazette–and I still have it!

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. I learned to save money by watching my parents. (I Yup, I’m a voracious reader. How did you get interested in saving money?

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Needs vs. Wants

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

What was a want or a luxury to parents or grandparents may have actually become something most of us consider a need. Here are things that most in my generation would now consider a need, but that most of our parents didn’t have when we boomers were growing up in their households. That same decision holds true with everything.

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