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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Our two goats I’m planning to milk next year We also have a big garden, fruit trees, a medicinal herb garden and grow some cut flowers. Part of my flower garden this year I hate the idea of being haunted by money-woes when my husband and I are retired. We also have three cats! Gretchen, thanks so much for participating!

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

Trap rain water and use to water your plants and garden. Use water collected from dehumidifier to water your garden and flower pots. Use the water from steaming vegetables and/or corn on the cob to water your garden. Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand.

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Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money. Simply search for something that you are interested in such as baking, horseback riding, guns and ammunition, gardening, etc. You can take time out every week to read the paper, or a magazine, or a new book.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. How to Make This the Best Gardening Year Ever | Kendra Spencer @ a Sonoma Garden. Tony Gomez @ Monarch Butterfly Garden.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment. You can also follow along in my gardening journey. Buy in season.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you. I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing.