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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

We share our home with a 70lb rescued mutt. After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Besides dealing with my sudden unemployment when my oldest child was a toddler, I was hoping to figure out a way to extend my time at home with him. Enjoying some outdoor time.

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10 Ways to Transform Your Home into an Eco-Friendly Haven

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While lawmakers all over the world argue about policies, you can start making small changes and transform your home into an eco-friendly place. Speaking of the power of the sun, you should definitely line-dry your clothes more. Not only will this reduce your energy consumption, but it will also make a lot of your clothes last longer.

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

Moving into a new home is like starting a new chapter in your life. It’s a place where new residents quickly feel at home, thanks to the warm, welcoming community and the endless outdoor activities available right at their doorstep. Here are some tips to help you set up and settle into your new home smoothly and efficiently.

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have lived in your home for several years, you know how fast things can accumulate and how easy it is to lose track of where they are. We have lived in our current home for almost 25 years, and have been married for over 40 years. We have lived in our current home for almost 25 years, and have been married for over 40 years.

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Natural Home Cleaning From Products Found In Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I wanted to be able to kill that bad bacteria but had my gloves and “cleaning clothes” on so running to the store would have been a big chore. The research is overwhelming; store-bought, unnatural cleansers are terrible for the environment, your health, and even some of your home’s more precarious systems.

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Winter Activities to Escape the Cold

Shereen Travels Cheap

Any vendor who makes and/or sells Scandinavian goods in Oregon and Washington come to help folks with their holiday shopping lists and decorate their home. 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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How to Establish an Eco-Friendly Lifestyle at Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will see the positive differences close to home and will be able to enjoy the benefits. Look at applying these strategies in your home; you will probably find that you can influence your immediate circle of friends and relatives and possibly your local community. Here are just a few ideas to get you started with going green.

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