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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. Add one or two small new-to-you items to make things seem different. You Tube can show you how to do most everything these days.

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What Do You Tolerate to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My spouse suggested springing for a new frig, but I wasn’t ready to do that yet (even though we can easily afford one). I bought some ice cube trays and now make ice once a day in them. I might want to replace all my appliances with a different exterior (think stainless instead of black) when I redo my kitchen in a few years.