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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. I’ve even read that some people wear long johns at home to endure lower heating temperatures, but we haven’t done that.

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Daily Frugal Tip: Make Bread At Home

Couponing 101

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. If you buy all the necessary staples to make bread at home, you can make never-ending loaves of bread for probably less than 50¢ or 25¢ each. Do you make bread at home?

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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. By starting fresh in your new home with only the essentials, you can create a more organized and clutter-free living space. This includes moving company fees, packing supplies, travel expenses, and any deposits or fees for your new home.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? When college was looming, my parents offered to let me live at home cost-free while I was in college, as their contribution to my higher education. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. I was born frugal, into a super frugal family.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

Lastly, if you haven’t searched yet, there are numerous links on Pinterest to workouts you can do at home. A gym membership might be a good option, but you can also consider adding a few things to your home workout space. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!)

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might save money (but not time!). I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. Where to start? Play test the game.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. ” I’ll call the composite person Peggy – to personify the group. Peggy: Oh yes!

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