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Budgeting 101 Part 2
So You have budget, now what? This was the question I asked myself over and over for the past 3 years before finding someone who knew what they were doing. Each month I would sit down and make the budget, then show it to my husband who could have cared less and always said “yeah,…
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How to Save On Gas When The Price Keeps Going Up
I don’t know how much gas is in your area, but it just seems like it keeps going up in my city. It doesn’t seem that you know how to save on gas because there is only so much you can do. I’m always looking for ways to make my gas go just a little bit…
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DIY Christmas Ornaments: Dollar Store Gumdrop Ornament Tutorial For Kids
Have you ever made a gumdrop ornament? The dollar store has a great selection of supplies that can be used for all of your holiday craftings and DIY Christmas ornaments. If you are looking for a fun and frugal ornament idea, your dollar store has everything you need. Below, you will find a perfect example…



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