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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. The grain mill was an investment but if you compare the cost of homemade sourdough bread to store bought loaves of equivalent quality, it’s a huge savings. At this point, I don’t even think about seeking out new items, buying second-hand is just second nature.

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Seven Cheap Hobbies That You and Your Family Can Enjoy

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Bread and hot dogs also make decent bait for some fish. Try buying second hand books or looking for inexpensive e-books to save money. You can purchase fishing poles for a small amount at your local big box stores, and cane poles often cost just a few dollars. You can either purchase a few worms or a few lures.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Another friend sells her homemade artisan bread and another friend sells hand sewn dolls at craft fairs. I am very picky about what I buy second hand, and I still find brand new or hardly worn clothing. And put the money in your emergency fund. 17 – Sell Your Skills. What is your craft?