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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Check your local newspaper for free or low-cost events that you can go to. Spend Some Time around Town. Most people get so used to where they live that they forget what local attractions are available to them. Does your area have museums?

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Increase Your Income | 31 Days to Find $1000

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This month, we are trying to reach $1000 in 31 days and if you already live a frugal life, you were probably already doing many of my tips. Years ago, a neighbor started delivering newspapers to increase their family’s income. Our problem isn’t spending, it’s income. 6 Ways to Increase Income.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In fact, it’s easy to lose money in an attempt to be frugal. I’ve unintentionally gone too far a few times, and in doing so, learned valuable lessons about trying too hard to live a frugal life. I spent a lot of time scouring the newspapers and seldom yielded any coupons that I could use. Losing Valuable Time.

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