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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

In this house, we were able to put it in the laundry room and I use it all the time for kneading bread. Makeup, nail polish, and clothes. I haven’t worn makeup in about twenty years or so, I can’t remember the last time I painted my nails, and I detest shopping for clothes. But I had to SHOP for clothes.

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Get Back In The Groove

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Buy inexpensive wash basins, customize them with cute labels & voila. Problem: Laundry. Your gym clothes. It’s all intermingled in the abyss known as the laundry room. Everyone has their own laundry basket in their corner of their room. Do one person’s laundry at a time (older kids & tweens do their own!)

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10 Unusual Uses for Toothpaste

Saving With Shellie

Toothpaste has a laundry list of uses beyond cleaning teeth; starting with laundry itself! For something so inexpensive, it sure does a lot of great things. Remove stains - Toothpaste is great for removing stains in laundry and on carpet. Use a soft cloth and rub it in gently, especially focusing on scratches.

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10 Fun and Frugal Ways to Use Herbs in Your Home

Saving Cents With Sense

After all, herbs are rather inexpensive and quite easy to grow. Add freshness to your laundry. Simply fill a muslin bag (found in most laundry supply sections) with crumbled lavender and place it into your washer with your laundry. It will freshen clothing with the relaxing and calming scent of lavender.

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How to Motivate Yourself to Clean your House

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love being outdoors so I make a point of hanging the laundry on the outside line rather than use the clothes dryer. How To Tackle Housework Spring Cleaning Tasks to Get a Head Start On Green Choice Carpet Cleaning Review How to Keep Your House Clean Without Spending a Lot of Green Inexpensive Home Improvement Ideas For The New Year.

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Back to School {Time Savers & Tips} With Dollar General

For the Mommas

Check out Dollar General ‘s grocery aisle for some quick, inexpensive dinner ideas. Brown bags, containers and thermos. : : Get uniforms, back to school clothes organized and ready to go. Get outfits predetermined and hang them up so kids can easily choose their clothing.

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9 Ways to Lower Your Electric Bill This Summer

Saving With Shellie

Wash cold - If you wash your laundry in cold water, you can save $60 or more in a single year! Drying clothes on a line outside can save a nice chunk of change – and keep the house cooler! Drying racks are also fairly inexpensive. Replace them as you can. This can help you save a little more.

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