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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Considering all this, when I stumbled across an article about Hattie Garlick, a woman who decided to not spend anything on her children in 2013, I had to read on. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. The expenses add up fast. It turns out, quite easily.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might even luck out and find one listed on Freecycle or in your local paper’s classified ad section. This article was written by Denise. Please do not put your health or the health of your family at risk by not processing your food using the appropriate equipment. Do you can? Related posts: Yes You Can… Can!

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Did you find something on Freecycle that you were planning to purchase? Another option is to simply bank your savings. If you use $10 in coupons on a grocery purchase, add $10 to a sinking fund. If you submit a $5 rebate, add $5 to your sinking fund. Bank your savings.