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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Winter is right around the corner and some places have gotten colder already, which can make doing activities outside not that fun. Portland Night Market - Once a month, a ton of local artists descend on a big warehouse in town and sell their amazing wares: homemade jewelry, jams, clothing, art, and more.

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Is Self-Sufficiency Possible in the 21st Century?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Americans pride themselves on their ‘Yankee ingenuity’ – making do or doing without. Extra clothes & shoes. Taking steps to prepare in case of a bad turn of events is a smart thing to do, but not if it becomes all consuming. It has just never been economically justifiable. Sewing kit.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! I also spend too much money on clothes for this kid (not like designer, just Old Navy type!) A cake with a perfect swirl! That is priceless.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Something tells me there were some harsh words between the two events. When the ears were full and ripe she would pull one down and let me make a doll – using the cob for the body, the silk for the hair and the husk for the clothing. Plus, it can be really inconvenient to “make do or do without!”

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