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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Can’t believe I live here – a lake near my house Because I’ve lived so many different places, I’ve seen first-hand how good use of available resources can really improve overall community experiences, such as community gardens that utilize city-wide composting programs, to libraries, cycling infrastructure.

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Organization: The Key To Frugal Success!

Couponing 101

This includes your budgets, shopping trip receipts, coupons, Extra Care Bucks, Register Rewards, items in your pantry, items in your freezer and fridge, etc. Create a budget and actually use it. Having a budget is the first step to being organized in your endeavor to save money. Have a donation box.

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Interview with Tour des Trees and The TREE Fund

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The first Tour was the brainchild of a small group of arborists who were as crazy about cycling as they were about trees. Mary: The Tour, which will celebrate its 20 th Anniversary in 2012, averages 500 miles of cycling during the weeklong event, and its itinerary is generally mapped with ISA’s annual conference at its termination point.

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Welcome Akron Beacon Journal Readers

Saving In Akron

The Extreme Couponing show is not realistic – most couponers do not shop that way, and most of them donate their extras as a way to give back. One thing to always remember is that sales run in cycles, and another deal will always come along, so don't feel like you need to jump on every single deal.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

Couponing 101

Don’t buy a ton of everything as soon as you get started or you will blow your budget! Typically sales go in 12 week cycles so you only need to buy enough for 12 weeks. If there is no way you will use it before it expires then consider donating the item to a shelter or food pantry. A stockpile takes time.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Couponing

Couponing 101

Don’t buy a ton of everything as soon as you get started or you will blow your budget! Typically sales go in 12 week cycles so you only need to buy enough for 12 weeks. If there is no way you will use it before it expires then consider donating the item to a shelter or food pantry. A stockpile takes time.