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Fun Craft For the Kids: Cinnamon Dough Ornaments
We associate lots of yummy smells with the holiday season, and cinnamon is surely one of them. The smell of cinnamon can perk up your whole house and give it a welcoming and comforting feeling. So, why not bring this scent of the holidays into your crafting too? These Cinnamon Dough Ornaments are the perfect…
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Dollar Tree DIY: Valentine’s Day Pomander Ball
This Valentine craft is brought to you by Dollar Tree Decorating your home for Valentine’s Day can be just as frugal as it is fun. Making your own Valentine’s Day décor does not need to be stressful or expensive, in fact all it takes is a trip to your local Dollar Tree Store. There you…
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How to Save an Emergency Savings
Prior to about a year and a half ago, We never had any type of long term savings. We were living paycheck to paycheck, but never had debt. I always felt like we were doing ok, but that we never had money for anything. We had built up a small savings account before I quite…



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