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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. Use mason jar containers. Conserve utilities.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Stop Spending, BUT still live well: 1 – Declare a “Needs Only” month. Not enough time in the morning to make breakfast AND pack a lunch, one word: leftovers! If you need to work a second job, it might as well be interesting to you. The neighbor kids are doing quite well on my street.