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Save Energy and Pocket Money this Winter

Saving Cents With Sense

But we’re considering inexpensive tweaks here, not huge remodels. Open south-facing window curtains during the day when they’re exposed to direct sunlight, and close them when the sun sets to protect your home from drafts and temperature loss through the cold glass. Be Smart About your Thermostat.

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10 Evening Activities Your Family Can Enjoy for Less!

Saving Cents With Sense

Younger children can even make their own musical instruments if they wish using recycled materials. While you enjoy the music serve inexpensive drinks and snacks such as fruit juice and popcorn. Host your own theatre night at home! Visit the local dollar store for inexpensive door prizes you can raffle off each hour.

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How Denim Can Be Bad For The Environment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people on earth probably have a pair of jeans or two at home. You pay the price, bring them home, and wear them for a little while until either that wash, destruction pattern, or cut goes out of style… or they fall apart because the denim is so thin. Now, what about the environmental issues? This is not good.

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