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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

Even though Alan was an IT professional by trade, his logical mind also understands what makes all kinds of mechanical things work, and he can repair just about everything I break. I can’t even imagine how many repair bills from plumbers, electricians, appliance techs, and auto mechanics he has saved us over the years.

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The Cost of Personal Grooming

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We all want to interact with people who don’t smell, keep their hair clean and don’t have food fragments stuck in their teeth. How do you make the decision as to how much repair and maintenance to do? Still, repair is expensive and not typically covered by insurance. Personal grooming is important.

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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

262,032 Food Preparation. By using generic or store brand groceries instead of name brand, you can save 3.7 % of your food budget each month (per the Journal of Economic Perspectives article: Consumer Shopping Behavior, How Much Do Consumer’s Save ). 40,720 Home Repair. Do it yourself home repair can really go either way.