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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

Another month of 2022 is in the books and another month of frugal-ing. My Frugal Shenanigans! I cleaned out a large filing cabinet and was stuck with a big box of documents that I didn’t feel comfortable just throwing in the recycle bin. This goes back into our medical expenses budget category. Show me the money!

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Go Green and Save Big

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being frugal and going green, sometimes you have to cut corners. Below are some great ways to save, stay sustainable, and stretch your budget a little bit further. Below are some great ways to save, stay sustainable, and stretch your budget a little bit further. It’s hard to “Go Green” and consciously shop for fashion.

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Sustainable Gift Giving this Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, it is possible to have a greener Christmas, as well as find gifts that are a little more eco-friendly. As you create your gift list, really think about who’s on it, and what would be meaningful to them. Remember that a thoughtful gift doesn’t have to be expensive. Buy Vintage. Give Something You’ve Made.

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How to Buy an Eco-Friendly Home If You Can’t Afford to Build One

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But if your wallet is smaller than your eco-friendly ambitions, a green home may be hard to successfully obtain. But windows can allow energy to get sucked out at a rate that can cripple your electric and gas budgets as well as any effort on your part to maintain an environmentally responsible home. The Neighborhood.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

Frugal Tip | Cook Big & Save Time, Groceries, & Energy. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. Frugal Tip | Compare Prices On Large Purchases. 5 Ways to Save Money In The Home by Living A Frugal Life. Saving $100 is the same as making $100!

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The Prairie Eco-Thrifter Giveaway Extravaganza: 2nd Anniversary with an iPad 3 and over $200 Cash To Be Won Plus a Bonus Prize

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My philosophy is to be balanced and that is why I not only focus on personal finance on this site but also discuss the other fundamentals of our existence: being healthy, living green, working hard, and giving back. The site has grown and changed so much and I owe it all to you, my readers. This site, like life, has taken me on a journey.

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Tips for Finding the Perfect Gift for Mom’s Unique Personality

Saving Cents With Sense

Here are some budget-happy ideas for all types of mothers. For the Green Goddess. She’s an earth mother fond of baking kale chips and reminding you to save energy, recycle and compost the banana peels. May is flower season after all, and the green goddess will love planting fresh perennials in the yard.