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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

He is so talented at DIY. If I could spend it without strings, I might just donate it to a food pantry. I have tried homemade laundry detergent and abandoned it – time consuming and it didn’t work well in my machine. What’s your best frugal win? My best frugal win is marrying my husband. 😉 10.

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15 Ways to Make a Positive Environmental Impact

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Dryers are huge energy consumers. Perform a DIY energy audit in your home to see if you have any leaks. Save toilet paper rolls and donate them to local day cares. This helps keep your colours from fading and reduces the amount of energy you use per load by 90%. Hang your clothes to dry. Check for leaks. Recycle and reuse.

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