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Seasonal Overwhelm? Here’s Your Sanity-Saving Guide

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Last Saturday was our annual Apple Festival here in my little Maine town, my youngest granddaughter had to be at the field for soccer pictures at 8:20 am, my oldest granddaughter needed a ride to and from work, the local library was holding their book sale and my favorite metaphysical store was holding a special autumn equinox event.

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Looking to Cut Costs? These Are 5 of the Best Items to Buy Used

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Although we’re all for supporting local bookstores, if you (or your kids) are voracious readers , buying used books is a way to supplement your library without paying full price. Holiday decorations. Americans love decorating for the holidays, and buying new decorations each year can take a chunk out of your budget.

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12 Last-Minute Gift Ideas For Digital Nomads

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Whether you’re looking for a holiday gift, a birthday gift, or just something special to show your love and appreciation, we’ve got you covered. The gift ideas below should give you inspiration and are also suitable for different budgets, with many quite reasonably priced. . Calendly subscription .

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The 3 Biggest Working from Home Challenges

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Be sure to take weekends and holidays off the same way you would if you were working outside the home. I’ve advocated working from coffee shops here before, so if renting a co-working space is out of your budget grab a coffee and enjoy the bustle of your local coffee shop.

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And it’s customer appreciation day!

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In Arizona, at the Oro Valley Public Library, customer appreciation cards are given to everyone when they make a purchase at one of the bookstores for more than $5. Plan what you want to give away and see how it affects your budget. Some events use “give-aways&# ; others entertain with decorations, food, and games.

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Company Perks and Showing Appreciation

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Employee discounts to local businesses and the performing arts -Executive retreat or seminar based on Jim Loehr’s The Power of Full Engagement or The Power of Story -A team of volunteers to promote a fun culture at the office with a nominal budget allocated by the company for game nights, Halloween costume contest prizes, talent shows, etc. -On

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Do Clients Need to Like You to Buy? | Men With Pens

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How To Promote Your Business On A Budget Reply James ( @MenwithPens ) January 11, 2010 at 7:06 am @Michael – I’m tossed up about that. It’s helpful if they don’t dislike you, of course, but you don’t need to share holiday snaps to have a healthy working relationship. How could they not know?

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