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Thrifty Thursday: 30 Alternative Uses for Baking Soda

Here's a little secret for you: Right now, at this very minute, it is highly likely that you have a few multi-use miracle workers hanging out in your kitchen cabinets. Sure, you break them out for cooking and baking regularly, but why not show them a little love in between those moments, too? We've already shared the many ways you can use vinegar around the house and save money (and the environment) as a result. Now it's baking soda's time to shine!

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Personal Finance

Watch-it-Wednesday: Minimalist Budget Tips for Saving Time + Money

We came across Exploring Alternatives' channel on YouTube and could not stop watching! This couple has some incredibly useful advice - and even though much of it we've heard before, it holds a different power when they discuss personal examples and the impact its had on their lives.

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Personal Finance

Money Monday: Top Tips for Fundraising

While tried and true methods like bake sales and selling magazine subscriptions might prove semi-successful, take the following steps and a test a few new methods to take your fundraising to the next level!

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Community Engagement & Impact

Thrifty Thursday: Top 8 Websites for Free Audio Books

If you're looking for free books to listen to on your computer, phone, iPod, or other listening device, then you're in luck, because the Web is the best place to find them. There are plenty of sites that offer free audio books that are in the public domain, read by very talented narrators. Hundreds of thousands of high quality books are freely available to download, giving you the opportunity to accumulate an entire audio library for very little monetary outlay.

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Personal Finance

Watch-it-Wednesday: What is Inflation?

You've probably heard the term "inflation" before, but do you really have a grasp on what it means and how it affects you and your financial situation?

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Personal Finance

How-Tuesday: How to Save Money By Meal Planning

Meal planning is a great way to save some major dough (ha!) at the grocery week to week. At first, it can feel a little overwhelming - especially finding the time to sit down and determine what you and your family will eat for the next five to seven days. And for that reason, it's not for everyone. Keep at it though, and after the first few weeks - and the resulting savings - you likely won't want to do it any other way!

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Personal Finance

Money Monday: Keep Your Budget in Check This Summer

The average family spends more than $4,500 on vacations, weeklong sleepaway camps could set you back $2,000, and average electricity bills for June through August can easily reach $400 or more in certain parts of the country.

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Personal Finance