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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Finally, I want to be a good steward of my resources and our earth’s resources. Sewing holes in clothes, using up leftovers before they go bad, finding free activities for my little on the weekends, checking buy nothing or marketplace before purchasing- I am always just looking for ways to spend money. I try to get (and give!)

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How to Thrift Your Way to a Back-to-School Wardrobe

Saving With Shellie

I love, Love, LOVE clothes. I am a military wife and our clothing budget is Spartan, at best. About five years ago, I started thrifting. As a grad student, I had hit a few “vintage” shops but had never really looked to outfit myself or children using resale clothing. Successful thrifting takes a little effort.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Baby Items. What do you think?

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

From food waste to packaging to disposable items, there are a lot of resources being used by humans. This consumption of resources — and the waste it produces — is not sustainable. Whenever you buy new, you are using up resources. Our consumer-driven society is one that results in a great deal of waste.

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How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle

Teresa's Deals

If you are struggling to learn how to coupon, please visit my coupon resources page and it will have all the info you need to get started and start saving on groceries and so much more. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Meal Planning. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money.

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How to Live a Frugal Lifestyle

Teresa's Deals

If you are struggling to learn how to coupon, please visit my coupon resources page and it will have all the info you need to get started and start saving on groceries and so much more. Shop Thrift Stores. I love shopping at Thrift Shops and Discount Stores. Meal Planning. I love to cook at home and it saves us a so much money.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent). I usually take laundry pods & wash clothes wherever for less luggage/cost. Living in NW Arkansas is Walmart headquarters land.

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