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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.

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Topic: 5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are all partial to a well-cooked restaurant meal or food delivery, but the costs can quickly mount up when done so regularly. By cutting down on eating out or ordering in food and instead buy the ingredients to make the same meal, whilst it is more effort to cook, this will save you huge sums of money in the long run.

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5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We are all partial to a well-cooked restaurant meal or food delivery, but the costs can quickly mount up when done so regularly. By cutting down on eating out or ordering in food and instead buy the ingredients to make the same meal, whilst it is more effort to cook, this will save you huge sums of money in the long run.

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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A lot of the things that you’ll be buying will only be in use for a matter of months so it makes little sense to buy everything brand new if you’re on a budget. Don’t look to buy used car seats though as you can’t be sure of their safety and whether they have previously been involved in an accident.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand 16 Ways To Save Money On Your Energy Bill This Summer Great Ways To Save Money On Energy Bills At Home 15 Ways to Reduce Energy Costs.

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How to Save Money on Men’s Business Apparel Without Sacrificing Style

Saving Cents With Sense

These outlet smalls specialize in moving surplus merchandise directly from well-known designers. Buy second-hand. From Chicago to Milwaukee to San Francisco, there are clusters of discount designer stores known as premium outlet malls. Find one near you and plan a trip. Don’t turn up your nose at gently worn pieces.

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10 Frugal Tips For Earth Day

Saving Cents With Sense

Not only will it save you money not buying as many paper towels, but it will get your windows streak-free! Buy Used : You probably already know the benefits of buying second-hand , but buying used, also helps the environment. When you are drying, consider line drying as well. Wash Cold & Line Dry.

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