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		<title>Shopping Halloween clearance</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/10/29/shopping-halloween-clearance/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:12:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Halloween is almost here. There are a lot of great deals to be discovered after the holiday. Not everything on sale is orange and black. A lot of autumn merchandise will be cleared out, too. A rule of thumb for bargain shopping is not to purchase items you don&#8217;t need simply because they&#8217;re cheap. It&#8217;s easier said than done. For years, I was a sucker for Black Friday ...]]></description>
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		<title>Start planning for a debt-free holiday</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Plan ahead for the upcoming holidays. If you&#8217;re organized, you&#8217;ll avoid overspending. Don&#8217;t wait until the last minute. There are plenty of ways you can prepare so you&#8217;re not completely stressed out later. Previously, I mentioned putting together a frugal notebook (www.frugalvillage.com/2009/05/22/create-a-frugal-notebook). One section to include in your binder is a holiday planner.
How do you plan ahead for the holidays?
Here are some planning suggestions. 
RECIPES: Gather holiday ...]]></description>
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		<title>Easy homemade gifts for kids</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 05:35:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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It&#8217;s never too early to get organized for the holidays. Don&#8217;t be a last-minute shopper. Get a jump-start on your gift list now. What homemade gifts have you made?
Here are a few low-cost ideas for kids that can be standalone or add-on gifts. 
BOOKMARKS: Buy various bolts of thin- and wide-width ribbon. Cut them into 12-inch strips. Attach a button to the top with tacky glue ...]]></description>
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		<title>Plan a Mother&#8217;s Day brunch at home</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/05/07/plan-a-mothers-day-brunch-at-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2009 17:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Mother&#8217;s Day traditions often include a meal out. You don&#8217;t want mom to have to think about cooking, and you want to pamper her on her special day. Showing you care doesn&#8217;t have to be a large expense. This year, instead of a crowded restaurant, family members can chip in and prepare a special meal for her at home. Add coffee or tea to round off the following ...]]></description>
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		<title>Never too early to start planning</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/01/23/never-too-early-to-start-planning/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:11:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Christmas is over, and the tree and decorations are put away. Phew. But frugalistas are already getting a jump-start on Christmas 2009. Maybe you picked up a few clearance items such as gift wrap, cards or bows. Some of my readers take it to a whole new level of planning. I&#8217;ve compiled their most popular ways to prepare ahead of time to help make the most of your ...]]></description>
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		<title>What not to do for Valentine&#8217;s Day</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2009/01/17/what-not-to-do-for-valentines-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 06:03:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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Are you ready for Valentine&#8217;s Day? Don&#8217;t wait until the last minute. Desperation leads to cliche gifts gone wrong, like a half-dead rose or driving all over town trying to find a table at a restaurant. If you goofed on Christmas, you&#8217;ve got a golden opportunity to make up for it. Don&#8217;t blow it! The day doesn&#8217;t have to be fancy. But think of the other person and ...]]></description>
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		<title>Homemade gifts kids can make</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/12/20/homemade-gifts-kids-can-make/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:03:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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There&#8217;s still time to make some quick and easy crafts with your kids. All of these are fun family activities, and they&#8217;re nice enough to give as gifts, too. The supplies are inexpensive, but the projects create priceless memories. 
REINDEER CANDY BOWL: Take any size clay pot. Glue on wiggle eyes and pompom nose onto the front of the clay pot to form the face. Cut antlers out of dark-brown ...]]></description>
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		<title>Give gifts they really want</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/12/12/give-gifts-they-really-want/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:21:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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This year, you might cut back on gift giving, but there are some people you simply don&#8217;t want to cross off the list &#8212; for example, the people who have done a great job or provided excellent service throughout the year, such as teachers, your mailman, your child&#8217;s school-bus driver, a childcare provider or a doctor. These people can be tough to shop for. You don&#8217;t want to ...]]></description>
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		<title>Gifts from the hearth</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/11/22/gifts-from-the-hearth/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2008 00:48:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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It&#8217;s time to plan ahead for the busy gift-giving season. Why not make something yourself? Homemade gifts from the comfort of your kitchen will stretch your holiday budget. They contain inexpensive ingredients and are simple to make. They can easily be made ahead of time, and, when given early, they can be enjoyed and shared during the holiday season. They&#8217;re great gift solutions for hard-to-shop-for people on your list, hostess ...]]></description>
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		<title>Creative homemade holiday gifts</title>
		<link>http://www.frugalvillage.com/2008/11/16/creative-homemade-holiday-gifts/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 05:08:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Sara Noel</dc:creator>
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photo by erix!
photo by geek2nurse
Homemade gifts are a popular topic this year. While do-it-yourself baked goods and gift baskets are great, I really like the first three creative tips from readers. They would be well received by most anyone. They&#8217;re fairly cheap, too.
PHOTO GIFT IDEAS: Grab your camera and look for letters of the alphabet in nature or around your neighborhood: a tree branch shaped like a Y, a letter ...]]></description>
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