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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

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We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots. Buy good clothing, used.

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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

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My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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Edward Antrobus from Edward Antrobus shares My Money Pet Peeve: Skipping Frugality Because Earning More is Better. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important. Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week.

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P.E.P. for the Week of March 7-11/11- Spending Time With Family Update Edition

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Going Frugal. We have gone to the library before and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves…there are books on everything these days. Last week I told you that my hubby and I were headed to BC to visit my grandfather whom I hadn’t seen in 8 years. Well this week I wanted to give you an update on how the trip went. It went FABULOUS!!

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P.E.P for the Week of January 17-21/11- Spread the Happiness Edition

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Usually when I walk home, I listen to a book. Well yesterday, my book finished half way through the walk so I decided to turn on some tunes. Young and Thrifty looks at Canadian vs. US Travel rewards cards and finds that the canucks are being short changed. It’s how I get my reading done. I had a few smile back too.

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P.E.P. for Week of January 31- February 4/11- Superbowl Edition

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Young and Thrifty gives us tips on how to pick a good financial advisor. Personal Finance by the Book tells us how we can save money where we least expect it. Well, it’s here, the final countdown to the big day we have all been anticipating; the Superbowl. The Superbowl for me is like Christmas but even better.

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P.E.P. for the Week of February 7-11/11- Valentine’s Kiss Edition

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Put an ice cube in your mount until your mouth becomes cold. Remover the cube and plant a big kiss on your partner. It is sure to send a thrilling chill. Electric shock kiss : Shuffle your feet furiously on carpet until they become quite warm. When you both have an electric charge, lean over and slowly aim for each other’s lips.

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