charity - instead of throwing items out, donate to those less fortunate, you may even get a tax write off

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Crayons

Melt old crayons in an old muffin tin to make "new" ones.

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~Happiness is a large family~

Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. James 1:19

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24

checkbook - keep acurate records and don't get overdrawn which incurs extra costs

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Credit

Use it wisely, don't buy things just because you can.

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~Happiness is a large family~

Everyone must be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to anger. James 1:19

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 1 Corinthians 9:24

codes - used discount codes on-line : use search engines to find them before you shop

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coats - in the winter wear one inside and keep the temp a bit cooler bringing down the heating bill

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coffee - make your own Starbucks drink at home by adding some cinnamon or vanilla to your brew.

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use a co-op if home schooling

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commissary - much cheaper than most grocery stores if you have access to base shopping.

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be conservative - w/ money, food, water, everything

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