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Life Tips from Dad

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

He reached out and grabbed the life he wanted, instead of accepting a generations long family farming tradition. Even when I was a young adult with a family of my own, my Dad continued to share knowledge with me. He took an art class by mail and painted landscapes in oil. Keep learning. Share what you know. Try new things.

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Money Matters: Why January is the Best Time for a New Rental

Motherhood Moments

Landlords will be more available. Just like movers, landlords tend to be less busy during the winter. Landlords might also have more time to devote to maintenance and repair work right now,” points out Bordo. “If Utilities: Your landlord probably isn’t going to pay your energy or Internet bill.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is my take on the skills every homeowner or landlord needs to have. Heck, even to make an offer on your dream home, you have to negotiate with your spouse and family! Conversations with your spouse and other family members and agreements that each of you will de-clutter on a set schedule can be helpful.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. We also like to have enough means to travel and visit family and friends, so being frugal in some areas helps us be generous in others. And art supplies: I like to paint and draw, so every now and then I splash out.

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