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Should you wash your clothes inside out?

The Frugal Girl

Should you wash your clothes inside out? We frugal people are very interested in making our clothes last as long as possible, so I thought you’d like this Lifehacker article about the pros and cons of washing your clothing inside out. I just had to enter my email address and a few other things to read the article for free.)

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years. I carefully save my seed packets to use over several years and even harvest some seeds from my previous year’s plants so I don’t need to buy as many in the future.

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. My butternut plant yielded nine beautiful squashes. At one time I planted quite a bit, but weeds overtook my garden and turned my favorite hobby into a stressful mess.

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8 Design Ideas For A Modern Bedroom Makeover

Koupon Karen

Furniture with a minimalist design often features sleek, simple shapes that help to maintain a clutter-free environment. Indoor Greenery Adding plants to your bedroom not only enhances its aesthetic appeal but also brings a slice of nature indoors, promoting a sense of calm and well-being.

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Thrifty gardening Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Tip # 1 – Go thrifty on seeds and plants. If you buy organic non-hybrid fruits or vegetables, you can save your seeds and plant them, year after year. Potatoes, Jerusalem artichokes and horseradish can all be propagated by taking a cutting from the tuber and planting it.” Trade for plants and seeds.

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Traditional African clothing for women

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

Traditional men's clothing will be incomplete without the mention of "row", which is the traditional limit used by the men in Africa. The women's clothing Clothing for women is mainly a variety of "kaftans", that come in different styles, prints and colors. It was not until the end of the female version that emerged.

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My New 30 Travel Things

Shereen Travels Cheap

It also enables me to keep my connection private on the free wifi connections. Botanical gardens - I may be allergic to a lot of things, but that doesn't stop me from loving cool plants and flowers. Seeing local plants all in one area can be a fun way to learn things about your destination. Packing cubes - I'm a small packer.

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