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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The strategies did keep us out of debt however, and instilled in us habits of self-reliance, attitudes of ‘we can do that’ and a measure of life-long thriftiness that we might not otherwise have had. 262,032 Food Preparation. We couldn’t save it or spend it because it was money we did not have. 91,404 Entertainment.

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(Exercising) The Art of Frugality

Frugal Luxuries

In fact, it was Terri's long-standing "Frugal Fridays", "Thrifty Thursday" and " Frugal Week " posts that have inspired me to create my own ongoing accountability list by way of this and future posts celebrating the Art of Frugality. (Of I re-purpose them by painting the outsides white using ordinary acrylic wall paint and a brush. (I

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

I love a pedicure too, but if you’re trying to save money, try to paint your piggies yourself. 23 – Flip your thrifty finds. Also, look into food delivery services, such as GrubHub, Uber Eats, and Door Dash. I paid $40 for a part and didn’t have to call a repairman. Pretty nails and toes?

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13 Simple DIY Birthday Decorations

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Painted Bottle Décor This might sound a little complicated or too “artsy,” but it really isn’t. What you need are a few bottles (colorless ones would be best), some paint, and some flowers. Of course, there are other things to think about, such as food and drinks.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The topic was ‘ What did today’s millionaires do to be thrifty before they earned their millions?” Me: What do you think of the mass move towards thriftiness in today’s twenty and thirty-something crowd? Me: What else do you recall doing to be thrifty? Peggy: Oh yes! I cut the family’s hair.

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Free and Cheap Family Fun (7/11-12)

Saving Cents With Sense

Saturday, July 11th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM – Learn Interior Paint & Drywall Repair. Starting in September 2015, every 4th grader will get an Every Kid in the Park pass food for FREE admission to all of America’s National Parks. Thanks to Thrifty NW Mom for the info! :: Apple Camp.

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Free and Cheap Family Events 8/7/15

Saving Cents With Sense

Saturday, August 8th from 10 AM – 11:30 AM – Learn Paint & Drywall Techniques. Starting in September 2015, every 4th grader will get an Every Kid in the Park pass food for FREE admission to all of America’s National Parks. Thanks to Thrifty NW Mom for the info! :: Apple Camp.

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