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Five Frugal Things | Oy, that exam!

The Frugal Girl

I used a Starbucks gift card for a drink and sandwich My friend Mia and I went out to Starbucks with Sonia, and I used a gift card from my Erie YourTurn rewards to pay for my purchase. I used Chick-Fil-A points for a free tea/lemonade After my competency tests last week, my mouth was as dry as the Sahara, from the nerves.

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A Lego bookshelf for Zoe

The Frugal Girl

A nice thing about using the same paint over and over is that this shelf is exactly the same shade of white as Zoe’s bed, which I painted several years ago when I took apart Sonia and Zoe’s bunkbeds. I primed it… I did use a drop cloth! Now we’re getting closer! That’s the beauty of buying used!

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Cheap and Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

Couponing 101

But when you’re putting together a Thanksgiving feast for your family, you might be too overwhelmed by prep work and budgeting to remember all you’re grateful for. These five recipes are cheap and easy, giving you more time to focus on the ones you love. Bonus: You can make an easy gravy using the pan drippings.

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Cheap and Free Kindle eBooks: Five Ingredient Dessert, Kobe Bryant and More

For the Mommas

Cheap and Free Kindle eBooks: Five Ingredient Dessert, Kobe Bryant and More. We have some of the best-selling FREE and Cheap Kindle Books from Amazon here! Get this basketball book if you’re looking for an entertaining afternoon read or an affordable gift for your basketball fan. Kobe Bryant by Clayton Geoffreys.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars. Accessories.

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Fun And Cheap Hobbies You Should Try

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you’re stressed-out, a little sunshine and fresh air will do wonders. Writing is another hobby that is cheap and an effective stress-buster. You can also use it as reference in the future for some important details that might have forgotten. Cooking can be expensive or cheap depending on you.

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GIVEAWAY: Shop Cheap, Look Chic!

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

We’re so excited about Lilliana’s new book (launching less than one month from now!) that we want you to join us in the fun. The Cheap Chica’s Guide to Style: Secrets to Shopping Cheap and Looking Chic – Lilliana will sign each book to the winner along with a personal note. That’s it!

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