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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

He is so talented at DIY. 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!) I also spend too much money on clothes for this kid (not like designer, just Old Navy type!)

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DIY Sock Snowmen

For the Mommas

Another great thing, a lot of what’s needed you probably have already in your home, garage, or can find at the dollar store. Cut clothing from old shirts and pants. Jenna is a couponer and an all around thrifty, DIY kind of women. What you will need-. Crew Socks, I prefer mens size 9-12. Here, are a few ideas-.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. We didn’t have a clothes dryer. We line dried all of our clothes, summer or winter.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

Couponing 101

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

Couponing 101

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

Couponing 101

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! Hosting garage sales & reselling items. My own kids were born in different time zones, too – one in MN, one in OH. What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?