Thrifty Tips (December 20, 2018)
Judy provides us with a thoughtful essay about downsizing your lifestyle prior to a job change, move or retirement. If you have any advice to add, please share it with us.

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Preparing for a Life with Less Income

By Judy

A sneaker next to a heeled dress shoe.I am planning to retire in the next three to five years. I have been thinking a lot about making sure I am in the best financial situation possible. I realized that it is really my second time planning to live on less income. 35 years ago I left the workforce to raise my family. That was temporary; this is probably going to be permanent. A lot of the things I did then to prepare for less income I am doing now.

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Today's Guides
Making Mashed Potatoes with Ranch Dressing
A dish of mashed potatoes with ranch dressing.
Wearing Costume Jewelry
jewelry box with drawers overflowing with jewelry
Using Cake Flour
Cake Flour
Saving Money on Holiday Tableware
Holiday Tableware
Selecting and Caring for Poinsettias
Poinsettias
Saving Money on Christmas Lights
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Today's Posts

Christmas Flower Ornaments

By coville123

Christmas Flower Ornaments - paper flowers in treeThese flowers are cute for hanging on the Christmas tree. They're made from toilet paper rolls.

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Check Traffic Before Heading Out the Door

By 15mhhm15

The holidays are around the corner. Many are on vacation/traveling, students on holiday, last minute shopping or unexpected accidents can occur.

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Loaded Potato Skins

By Jackie H.

Potato Skins on plate with bowls of toppingsThese made a great appetizer. Use a good variety of toppings. Everyone loves potato skins! I made a lot at once and froze them for different holiday events. These freeze very well without toppings.

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Kids' Christmas Tree Craft

By 15mhhm15

This is a really cute and fun kids' Christmas tree craft. This is a perfect craft idea for an indoor rainy or snowy day activity. You can also apply this same concept for a Christmas party craft station for toddler kids too.

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Perfect Basted Eggs

By attosa

A perfectly cooked basted egg.I love fried eggs but I hate when the edges get crispy. I love poached eggs but they're just a bit too droopy. Basted eggs are right in between fried and poached, and they are so easy to make.

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