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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. but can use our money to enjoy life now and meet our family’s needs while still being responsible for the future 5. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread.

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Saving Money on Renovations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Craigslist has a bad rap. It’s true that there are many scams out there on Craigslist, and other local classifieds sites, but there are also some great deals. As an example, on the local Craigslist, there was a Maax Keystone White Soaker tub for $200 OBO, brand new. Classified Ads.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents. For example, some companies offer rewards programs that give you points for purchases, which you can redeem for future discounts.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Our children learn by example. That is why it is of upmost importance that we provide positive examples for our children, as they are likely to inherit much of our lifestyle choices, both the good and the bad. This extends to how we observe and react to the world around us.

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

Saving Everyday

Read on for strategies we use that really work! From an early age, my Dad instilled in us the value of hard work and living within your means. I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. For example, this month we went about $135 over our frivolous spending budget.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And with spring time comes spring cleaning, the chance to de-clutter your house, get rid of the belongings you no longer have use for and freshen up the old place. But the cost of cleaning products and the chemicals used in many of them means that spring cleaning can come at a cost to both you and the environment.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Now go through the list and really ask yourself if you use or need all of it. If you’re not using it, cancel it today and redirect that monthly money into your emergency savings. However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Add it up to get a total.