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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

For example, Sarah from down the street babysits my daughter’s kids on some evenings so my husband and I can have a date night, with the understanding that I will do the same for her and her husband at some point in the future. Minimizing food waste also helps you save money. We still have versions of this today.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

This would also go under “what single action has saved the most money over your life” During my “study” of The Tightwad Gazette I saw a short article about giving home haircuts. I mentioned it to my fiance and he asked me to please cut his hair for him, using the article as a guide! I make bone broth now!

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