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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Donate Plasma. In early 2021, a friend posted on Facebook about how she was making extra money by donating plasma. I started donating plasma in January of 2021 and earned over $1000 in the first 3 months of the year. You earn money after each donation. Related Reading: My Honest Review: I donated plasma to earn money!

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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On Sundays, I wash and chop vegetables and fruits, make hard-boiled eggs, and bake healthy muffins for the week. I donated the pop-tarts to a food pantry and I’ll save the apple pie for Thanksgiving. Plasma donation: $47. For more info, read: My Honest Review: I donated plasma to earn money! Sunday Prep.

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Thankful Thursday | I am not qualified

The Frugal Girl

We can pray for peace, we can donate to (reputable, responsible) organizations that can help the suffering people, AND we can focus on doing good right where we are. You just mix it up, press it in a pan, and bake. NO STIRRING WHILE BAKING. So, deep breath. Part of that for me is facilitating a thankfulness practice here.

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. 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.

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Frugal Friday 11.11.2016

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I bake the boats in the oven. It’s a great time to stock up on turkeys, hams, baking supplies, potatoes, canned goods and so much more. Maybe even pick up a few extra to donate to the local food banks. Our mission: Live WELL, On LESS Money. What We Ate this Week: Monday: Taco boats. We love Ortega Flat bottom taco shells.

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5 Easy Steps to an Organized Pantry

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On your counter or kitchen table, sort your food by category, such as: beverages, baking supplies, canned goods, boxed goods, breakfast foods, condiments, pasta/rice, snacks, etc. Store all of the baking supplies near your mixer. Store all of the baking supplies near your mixer. Place the food back in your pantry by category.

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Day 2 of 31 Days to Slash Your Grocery Spending: Organize your kitchen pantry

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On a counter or table, sort your food by category: beverages, baking supplies, canned goods, boxed goods, breakfast foods, condiments, pasta/rice, snacks, etc. Store all of the baking supplies near your mixer. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat (and is not outdated) to a food bank. 5 Easy Steps to Organize your Pantry.