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How I Quit Overpacking

Shereen Travels Cheap

My journey to carry-on packing started in 2006, when we were on our honeymoon and had two checked bags and a large personal item. I realized that I'd rather do laundry and rewear 4 items of clothing than have to keep track of 15 things and come home with a bag full of dirty laundry. It fit all my clothes, toiletries, and my laptop.

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Companies Running Buy One, Donate One Programs For Those in Need

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we want the cheapest clothes possible, our buying decisions have a negative effect on those people manufacturing those products for us. On the flip side, sometimes even the most expensive clothes are not produced in factories with conditions any better.

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Blog Spotlight: Modish

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

I’ve never found a better site with so many unique pieces and hand-made goods …from clothing and jewelry to accessories and art ; I was overwhelmed with what to look at first. I started Modish in April 2006 to give more voice and exposure to the independent craft movement. Why did you start Modish? Modish means stylish.

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Guest Post: The Lovely Luxury of a Foot Massage!

Frugal Luxuries

"Marie Antoinette", Sony Pictures 2006 Amy Wilkins, a writer for FrugalDad.com is guest~posting today and sharing easy steps for creating our own foot scrubs.while enjoying a homespun version of that soothing frugal luxury.the soothing foot massage! ~~~~~~ 6 Steps for a Great Foot Rub Are your feet tired? Do they hurt?

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Are You Planning For Aging in Place?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we remodeled the master bath in 2006, we added grab bars in the shower, by the toilet and the whirlpool bath. Our clothes dryer is on an inside wall. You may need high toilets, sit down areas in step-less showers, lever handles on faucets, beds that are easy to get into and out of and etc. Our dryer vent is hard to reach.

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