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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived. Frugal living is being intentional with our money and creative with our resources, so we have more to put towards the things that are important to us. Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. for store-bought iced tea.

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How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe

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These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

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Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

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Shop Your Closet. Shop Seasonally. If you go swimsuit shopping just as the heat starts to set in, you’ll pay for it, as prices generally hit their peak when you need an item most. Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. I know I do. In fact, I did today!

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

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We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. Baby Items. Don’t be!

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

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Shop with a List. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. If you find yourself throwing out a lot of food, you can remedy the problem by shopping with a list. In many localities, it’s possible to find stores that allow you to bring your own packaging.

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