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How to Have a Party Without Breaking The Bank

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can even rent a carpet cleaner for less than it would cost to have your house professionally cleaned, in many cases. Make Punch – Instead of offering a cocktail or a number of wines, make a festive punch. Cleaning – Often times people who have a party will hire a cleaning service to come in and spruce up the house. Decorations.

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

Saving Everyday

Here in Nashville, many places even allow you to bring your own bottle of wine. For one-time projects, consider renting. At the time, we didn’t even know you could rent things like this from Home Depot and Lowe’s, but you totally can! Make a date night out of it. Pack a picnic, go to a free event, and BYOB whenever possible.

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The 10 Best Movies For Girls’ Night

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A night with wine, popcorn, clay face masks, nail polish, laughter, shared memories, oversize sweatshirts and a little binge watching. Troop Beverly Hills – On every sick day from the age of 5 to 12, my mom would run out to the video store and rent this for me. Sometimes you just need a night in with the girls.

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5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many friends may be willing to split the cost of a bottle of wine, or make homemade margaritas instead of going out. Rent books, books on tape, movies, and read magazines at the library. Going to the movies, having drinks with friends, or going to paid sporting events can be expensive.

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25 Frugal & Fun Date Night Ideas

Saving Cents With Sense

You can buy a bottle to share later, too, which will cost less than having wine out at a restaurant. Rent a movie or borrow one for FREE at the library. If you have a favorite dining location, sign up for any e-newsletter or club they offer, which may send out coupons and other promotions throughout the year. Save on Entertainment.

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Frugal Family Fun in the American Midwest

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Stop off at Rocheport, eat overlooking the Missouri River bluffs, sip Les Bourgeois wine (my favorite is Riverboat Red!) then rent a bike and ride a bit. The trail passes nearly 40 rural communities and flows through the peaceful trees, towering bluffs, creeks, and grasslands of Missouri. Ozark Highland Trail/Ozark Trail.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

When they got married, they bought a duplex so that the rent money from the tenant in the upstairs apartment would pay the mortgage. He diligently maintained our car and our house, doing all the work himself. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well. What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal?