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Grocery Chopping: Cut Down Your Grocery Bill Without Using Coupons and $500 Giveaway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

That means that you can comparison shop for the best prices while you’re catching up on last episode of Grimm. Large store chains typically offer their shoppers the ability to bring in ads from competitors and buy those advertised products for those discounted prices right in their store. Learn to Match. for packaging?

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Around here, some communities have taken to doing a one day costume exchange. Don’t buy, make.

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As an alternative, head over to Walmart, Target, or another large retailer and pick a Slip ‘n Slide, or make your own , and buy some water guns or water balloons. You can often find board games that are inexpensive at thrift s tores , although it is a good idea to check them to make sure all the pieces are there before you buy one.

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

Family Balance Sheet

Instead of buying gallons of iced tea at the store which can cost about $2.50 To test my theory that the powder saves me a lot of money, I wrote the date on the box when I opened it. I also use rinse-ad that I buy at BJ’s when it’s Buy One Get One Free.

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Vintage Point: Brown Cross-Body Bag

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

It’s so funny, because five years ago, I would have never thought to buy one of these, but now all I can think about is where to get one…. This really is a trendy and practical look for everything from a summer concert to a night out with friends… and vintage makes it so affordable so don’t spend big bucks on these.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The stain went on fast and easy, but I had to wait for warm weather to apply the sealer because we wanted lacquer. Believe me, brush on lacquer is s-t-i-n-k-y! I had to part with $35 to buy one of those paint masks to even be able to apply it. PS, I have one dress that is at least 35 years old. Cheap or frugal?

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Save on Baby Necessities at the Kroger Baby Event

Saving Everyday

You don’t need to spend a lot on clothing, so consider shopping at thrift stores, yard sales, and even buy/sell groups online. Try to avoid spending money on unnecessary items like a baby sling, wipe warmer, expensive baby food maker, excessive toys, a breast pump, and too much of anything. Wait to buy it.

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