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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Few try to repair or get it repaired. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. Actually repairing a broken item yourself will give you a nice sense of accomplishment.

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Five Frugal Things | a viral Snoopy flip

The Frugal Girl

I got my shoes repaired On one of the days last week when I got dressed up, I wore a pair of heels and as I was walking back to the parking garage, the rubber heel tip disintegrated and fell off. So, I dropped the shoes off at the mall shoe repair shop and paid $15 to have new heel tips put on.

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102 Stores Nationwide that Give A Teacher Discount

Coupons Do Work

Office Depot : Office Depot offers a Star Teacher program, giving registered teachers 10% back on ink, toner, paper, and most classroom supplies, plus 15% instant discounts on copy and print services. Starbucks : Although Starbucks doesn’t have a formal teacher discount, if you ask nicely, many baristas will give you one.

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Five Frugal Things | post-Christmas

The Frugal Girl

I used some frozen milk to make cinnamon bread to give I wanted to give a loaf of bread to my neighbors (they’re the ones who let me borrow their lawn equipment and helped Lisey with car repairs) but I was short on milk.

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New Sensodyne® Repair and Protect Coupon Available

Saving Cents With Sense

Did you know that Sensodyne® Repair and Protect can actually heal your sensitive teeth, repairing the protective layer and preventing pain? Sensodyne® Repair and Protect also helps if you have a dry mouth (constantly have to sip water), and gives you enamel protection against wine, fruit or soda. All rights reserved.

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Thankful Thursday | I found a policeman

The Frugal Girl

The officer who informed me about my burnt-out bulb told me that once I got it fixed, I needed to either stop at the police station or find a random officer to sign off on the repair. I tried going to the police station to have someone sign my papers. And we love our original cat too. ?

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Eco Friendly Tips on Reducing Muscle Pain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you hydrate, this will give your muscles a better chance of repairing faster, which will ultimately result in less soreness experienced. Consumption of water is key to the function and repair of your muscles in a natural way. Whether it is cold water or ice therapy, your muscles repair better when you apply cold to them.

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