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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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At one time I planted quite a bit, but weeds overtook my garden and turned my favorite hobby into a stressful mess. I also pulled out all of our colder-weather clothing and packed away our summer stuff. For more info, read: How We’re Saving for College with Upromise . Read: How to Roast Butternut Squash. Sunday Prep.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. As a hobby. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew. Sewing today has dropped out of main stream life.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Were you a high school or college tennis star? However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. Related Reading: My Honest Review: I donated plasma to earn money! Consider tutoring. Teach tennis lessons. Are you Crafty?

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. Were you a high school or college tennis star? However, there’s always stuff to sell, like outgrown, but good clothing, shoes, toys, household goods, etc. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas. What skills do you have that you can offer or teach to make extra money? Consider tutoring.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

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This includes Christmas savings, extra mortgage payment, clothing, hobbies, anything frivolous, and sadly, contributions to charities and our retirement will also be paused. I connected with some college friends via Zoom for a happy hour. Budget items we are temporarily stopping for now: EVERYTHING ELSE!

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

For 20 or so years I’ve been homeschooling my kids, and am now down to about 1 1/2 (one full-time homeschooler, and one doing College Credit Plus with some support). My hobbies range from reading to painting, pen-and-ink drawing, cooking/baking, and writing. Makeup, nail polish, and clothes. But I had to SHOP for clothes.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Yard sales are great for smaller items, like clothing, household and lawn items, and kids/baby stuff. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields. 16 – Sell the big stuff online.