Thrift tips: Art of living well cheaply

The holidays are over. And yikes, the cost of everything. Why did we buy those designer table napkins we'll use only once a year? And that big, dumb wreath for the front door? And new wine glasses that aren't dishwasher friendly? And too many gifts ... expensive gifts.

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