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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

It's just a good way for me to get a little bit of home wherever I am, or even just to be able to access certain websites and pay bills and keep up with news. Food trucks - I travel for food and I want to eat all the things when I go somewhere new. I want to try everything, because more often than not, new foods are delicious.

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

Family Balance Sheet

This post and giveaway are sponsored by GIANT Food Stores. It’s easy to make the switch, and with these items not on my grocery list, I’ve made more room in my grocery budget for actual food. In an effort to conserve water, especially during dry spells, and save on your water bill, follow these easy tips. Eat those leftovers!

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can then use that extra money to pay off some bills, treat yourself to a post-cleaning present or put it into a savings account for a rainy day fund. Related posts: Frugal Food Tips. And in selling on your old stuff you may make some money into the bargain. Make your own cleaning products. Frugal Beauty Tips from Grandma.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We also grow a large garden & lots of flowers, fruit trees & a 100-year-old grapevine. We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. Do I know where it went?

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How to Throw a Green Party

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Reusable party decorations could include potted plants, glass or metal containers or ornaments, fabric, party lights that you own or can borrow and candles. Recyclable decorations could be dried or fresh flowers, decorations made out of recycled paper or fresh fruit. Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today a poor person in America probably has access to electricity, telephones, food, indoor plumbing, central heat and public transportation. There is a plant called poke that the mountain folks used for greens, but the kids had another use for that plant. She made June bug strings, I made clover flower necklaces.

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