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Five Frugal Things | A lunch-y edition

The Frugal Girl

I’m using metal containers to pack my lunches Reusable containers make for a greener lunch, and a cheaper lunch. I love glass containers for food storage at home, largely because they are see-through. They’re lightweight, they take up less space than glass containers, and they’re unbreakable.

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How to Make Your Own DIY Face Mask

Couponing 101

The CDC recently recommended the use of cloth face coverings in public areas as a way of reducing the spread of the virus. You can make face masks with materials you probably already have on hand, and you don’t need to know how to sew. No-Sew Face Mask. The CDC has two no-sew tutorials.

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8 Valuable Life Skills to Teach Your Kids During Quarantine

Couponing 101

With kids at home, now is the perfect time to teach them some of these often overlooked skills that can help make their lives so much easier. For instance, measuring ingredients uses math, while the cooking process illustrates scientific principles. Older children who have strong fine motor skills may enjoy sewing.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

But with a little planning and some savvy budgeting tricks, you can ensure you’re financially ready to welcome your bundle of joy. That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. If you’re crafty, consider sewing or knitting some items yourself.

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If your child (or you) just has to have that store bought costume with all the non-biodegradable materials (you know, that one that costs you at least $20), then after its typical one time use, just donate to your local charity or sell it at your next garage sale or online. Re-purpose the used costume. Don’t buy, make.

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How to Learn Frugal Tricks in a New Town

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Cook all of our meals from scratch at home.

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50 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

If you’re also on a tight budget and stressing out about how many people you still have to shop for, you’ve come to the right place! Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home.

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