I save hundreds by hosting my kids' birthday parties at home. It's worth it.

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Toddler blowing birthday candles
The author celebrates her kids' birthdays with backyard parties.

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I'm 81 and decluttering my house, so that my kids don't have to deal with the mess when I die. It's a strange but important task.

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Cynthia Wall holding up her books while decluttering her house
The author is decluttering her house, especially her book collection.

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