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Save Money for Yule - How to Have a Budget-Friendly Yule

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Have a Greener Yule
Save Money for Yule - How to Have a Budget-Friendly Yule

Shopping "greener" is good for the environment AND your wallet!

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Cut heating costs by lowering the thermostat when you have a house full of people, by limiting the amount of hours your lights are on, and by switching to LED holiday light strands, which use 90% less energy than regular lights. Also, when you're doing your shopping, hit the thrift stores to buy gently-used goodies -- it's better for the environment and it will save you a bunch of money.

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