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How We Frugal-ed in November 2020

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Also, I tend to keep pieces for a long time, as I learned years ago that buying quality clothing lasts much longer than fast fashion. If I’m buying new jeans, it’s either from Gap or Old Navy since both offer TALL length jeans. I won’t need to buy jeans for a few years. $20 Yes, please! stuff: $40.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Homemade Iced Tea: Ignore the tea stains on the pitcher! Instead of buying gallons of iced tea at the store which can cost about $2.50 I also use rinse-ad that I buy at BJ’s when it’s Buy One Get One Free. I’m going to see how much I can find in 2020. As a family, we drink a lot of water.

February 208
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Summer Fun Guide 2019

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Find a free court, borrow or buy rackets and balls, and go play some tennis. 40 Homemade Popsicle Recipes. Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag – This is a fun frugal summer activity for the kids. How to Grill Pizza – No need to heat up the house to make homemade pizza, grill it instead! Hit the tennis courts.

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