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How We Saved in April 2017

Family Balance Sheet

This is definitely one area you don’t want to be brand loyal, so ask your friends for recommendations and start calling around to get quotes. I’m doing less wash now, and the laundry comes out of the washer much dryer than before, so time in the dryer is less. The big hitters this month saved us about $500.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Well, guess what; you can. One of the most overlooked ways to go green is to just start by consuming less.