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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve even read that some people wear long johns at home to endure lower heating temperatures, but we haven’t done that. Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home 15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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We will be challenging ourselves to resist buying retail and instead choose thrift by borrowing, buying second hand, or making do with what we already have. Hot Work at Home Jobs for 2015 | Holly Hanna @ The Work at Home Woman. A New Year, A New You | Sharon Rowe @ How to Get Organized at Home.

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How to Get By on One Income When Baby Arrives

For the Mommas

Some then have a desire to stay at home with their new child for a few years, which can mean a big change to their long-term income. Buy second hand. How to Get By on One Income When Baby Arrives. For a few months after the birth of a new baby, most couples go from two incomes to one.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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Buying a coffee is a guilty splurge for me, but to be honest, the particular coffee shop brand that I love is sold in grocery stores, like Giant. Brew your coffee at home and take it along with you in a travel mug. Rather than purchasing new, check to see if you can borrow from a friend, barter, or buy second hand.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

4 – Skip the AM drive thru and eat breakfast at home. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. 6 – Eat dinner at home. I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing.