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How to Host a Beautiful Thanksgiving Potluck … and Save Money.

Are you hosting a Potluck Thanksgiving or attending a large gathering for Thanksgiving? Here are lots of ways to save money and reduce stress when feeding a large group for Thanksgiving Dinner or being a guest at someone else’s event. We will also share menu ideas talk about what to make for a Thanksgiving potluck. Hosting a successful Potluck Thanksgiving dinner There are so many details to hosting a successful dinner: Where will they sit; what time will you …

When grandparents give too much. A pile of white presents wrapped with red bow.

A reader wonders how to deal with a grandparent who is overly generous. Are there rules for gift-giving etiquette? How to Deal with An Overly Generous Grandmother One of our Free Email Newsletter Subscribers poses this question: How have you had to struggle over members of your extended family giving too many or inappropriate gifts to your children? A good friend of mine has a struggle with her mother-in-law giving expensive presents to her son. My friend and her …

Thanksgiving Activities for Families with Kids can be Fun & Frugal.

Are you looking for some fun Thanksgiving activities for families with kids? A few of these fun activities can really make the day special and memorable. Even with concerns about Inflation and pandemics, you can still have a fun, safe gathering, without spending a lot of money. The activities we plan are some of the best ways to keep kids and parents engaged and looking forward to this holiday. If everyone or most everyone participates, the fun memories created …

Thanksgiving Stock Ups - A Great Time to Capture Sales on Grocery Food Items!

Are you looking for Thanksgiving Grocery Deals? You’ve come to the right place. It’s time to stock your pantry and freezer! Even with prices soaring due to inflation and supply chain issues, we’re still seeing some loss leaders and great sales. Buying up Thanksgiving grocery deals is a great way to save money and make those savings last for several months. Get Those Holiday Loss Leaders Grocery retailers will be featuring loss-leaders on many of the trimmings for your …

Sifting through the right health insurance companies to find the right one for you and your family can be an overwhelming task. A variety of factors will determine the ability of a healthcare company to meet the needs of you and your family. The task at hand may seem enormous, but I will explain the different factors that will go into choosing a healthcare company successfully. Once you know a little bit more about the different elements to consider, …

Do you want to prepare your car for winter so you can get where you want to go safely? Do you live in a part of the country with the potential for severe winter weather? We’ll share some of the best and least expensive ideas for what to keep in your car and how to get your car ready for winter. That way you can go over the hills and through the woods, to whomever’s house you go. If …

5 ways to get scratch marks off of dishes.

Do you want to get rid of knife marks on plates? If you’re prepping for a party, the holidays or just want your stoneware or dishes to look cleaner and less worn, we’ve got 5 easy solutions for you. TABLE OF CONTENTS1 Why Does Silverware Leave Utensil Marks on Plates?2 Five Ways to Get Metallic Knife Marks Off of Plates3 Wash Your Plates When Done4 Video Tests5 Conclusion Why Does Silverware Leave Utensil Marks on Plates? Do you have …

Hosting my first Thanksgiving Dinner - what should I do?

Here’s a free email newsletter subscriber question about hosting her first Thanksgiving. I will be cooking my first Thanksgiving Dinner for my Family and I am overwhelmed! Help! We’ve been married for 4 years and this will be the first time I’m hosting Thanksgiving. We’ve got relatives coming from out of town. I’m panicking over the cost! Panicked for Thanksgiving – Email Subscriber Don’t Fret over Your First Thanksgiving Dinner! Hosting and cooking for your first Thanksgiving and you …

College Graduate - How to Pay for College with no Money

A Reader asks How to Pay for College With No Money and without a Trust Fund. Question: My daughter is a senior in high school and is preparing to head off to college. We have no money saved for her college expenses and feel like loans are the only option we have. What should we do? MoneySmartFamily: You have more options than you realize. Keep reading to learn about several of the easier ones. 1. Get Government Grants Fill …

Mom holding a baby's hand - medical cost sharing.

Many people have asked what the difference is between Health Share Plans and traditional Health Insurance. We’ll answer many questions about the medical cost-sharing industry in this article. Things like: What’s the Difference Between Medical Cost Sharing and Traditional Insurance? How Long Has Medical Cost Sharing been around? What types of things do cost-sharing programs cover and not cover? How much can you save with Medical Cost Sharing programs? Who are the biggest players in Medical Cost Sharing? See …

How to Host a Beautiful Thanksgiving Potluck … and Save Money.

Grandparent Gift Giving Etiquette? How to Stop Excessive Indulgence

16 Fun Thanksgiving Activities for Adults and Kids

Thanksgiving Grocery Sales & Deals: Discount Food to Stock Up On!

Top Health Insurance Companies for Open Enrollment

How to Prepare Your Car for Winter – Free Winterizing Checklist

Scratch Marks on Plates? 5 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Knife Marks

Cooking Thanksgiving Dinner on a Budget! 4 Tips to Save Time and Money.

How to Pay for College With No Money and Without a Trust Fund

Medical Cost Sharing? The Complete Guide to Health Share Plans to Save Money

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