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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 4 thrifty gardening tips for you if you are planning a garden this year. Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. The Guardian’s article, How to Be a Thrifty Gardner dove to detail about making compost: “You should have about two-thirds brown stuff (carbon source) to one-third green (nitrogen).

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How Can Thriftiness Become a Debt Relief Option?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thriftiness is not an option but must be your essence of life. Thriftiness itself can become a self debt relief option and can help you save a lot of money. That way, you get time to exercise as well as save on the fuel costs. Mix and match your clothing and make use of everything you have. Family Contribution.

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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While I am not that thrifty, and I love prettily wrapped gifts, I don’t like to spend a bunch on wrappings. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. Use those as well. If you are like me, you have old material or clothing that is no longer loved or needed. Do you have old calendars with beautiful pictures?

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Thrifty Finds: Brand Names, Dirt Cheap

Family Balance Sheet

I cleaned out our closets a couple of weekends ago and I found that we are in need of some spring & summer clothes. Unfortunately, I didn''t have much luck with finding any clothing for my daughter, but I did pretty well for myself. So mom made out well! These shoes retail for $49.95. No THANK YOU!

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

This was a time I had been thinking about not teaching anymore and staying home, so I was looking for new ideas to be thrifty. He is also thrifty and is much better at budgeting than I. I have made many money mistakes over the years – when I was single, I bought so many clothes and books! My cat satisfying his thirst!

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Working Moms on a Budget: 5 Tips for Thrifty Business Fashion

Saving Cents With Sense

They are always growing out of clothes and shoes, and it feels like your clothing money is quickly siphoned away. Many people donate their clothing they no longer wear or need, which often include name-brands. Shopping at an online stores like Overstock means you’ll be able to get name brand clothing at a discount.

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Thrifty-ness

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

Unfortunately, I didn't find to much clothing in my size (these are the times I wish I knew how to tailor clothes.oh well), but i did find some great accessories. Tags: Thrifty-ness. This place was heaven!! I got an ivory clutch purse, a black pendant necklace and an ivory belt ALL for $3 (pictures below).

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