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Lauren May is a freelance writer and full-time mom living her best life on a budget.

11 Creative & Free Gift Ideas they’ll Love

Free gift ideas

As the holiday shopping season gets into full swing, it can be stressful for those of us who don’t want to overspend. Christmas presents can kill your budget and crush your debt-free holiday goals. If you’re looking for alternatives to the same old store-bought gifts, try your hand at something homemade and from the heart. […]

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6 Easy Ways to Save Money Over the Holidays

Ways to save over the holidays

*This post contains a Swagbucks referral link. Please see disclosure for more details* If you celebrate, then it comes as no surprise that the holiday season can be expensive. Between buying presents, hosting and attending holiday get-togethers, and enjoying seasonal activities, it can be all too easy to overspend. Statistics from the National Retail Federation

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How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner on a Tight Budget

Planning a budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner

Hosting a holiday at your place is a lot of pressure, especially if you have to do Thanksgiving dinner on a tight budget! After all, you can’t skimp on the food, since good grub is the main attraction of the day. It takes a lot of planning and prep to pull off a holiday, but

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10 Genius Uses for Baking Soda at the Holidays

Genius uses for baking soda

It’s no secret that baking soda is one of the most versatile, cheap, and useful products you can have at home. It’s great for cleaning, baking, deodorizing and much more. The many practical uses for baking soda extend to just about every area of your home. And at about 50 cents a box, you simply

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