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How to be a Frugal Family

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is not easy to be frugal and save money when you have a family that splurges and squanders. Being frugal is a family affair. It should be exercised by each member of the family or else the money that you save by your frugal ways will just be wasted by another member of the family on something that is not essential.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Me: What kinds of frugality did you practice while you were earning your millions? Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). I cut the family’s hair. I even made the kid’s play dough and finger paint. We saved and saved and saved.

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