Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. While we do frequent the library, there are some books that we like to re-read, and owning them is a practical solution. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. My husband and I purchased refurbished computers.

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Nicoles Nickels

MAY 14, 2012

Boasting a library of more than 5,000 top consumer magazines, in 33 languages, visitors can feed their passions by searching for the categories of content they love and read key articles for free. Zinio’s digital ecosystem empowers enjoyment of the stories inside the covers.

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Couponing 101

MARCH 25, 2020

There are lots of ways to get free e-books, such as your local library’s digital collection, Amazon Prime’s free Kindle books , and Project Gutenberg. Planning a trip can be so fun but so time-consuming. Don’t have two copies of the same book? Don’t worry! Plan Your Next Trip.

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The Frugal Girl

MARCH 4, 2024

Box are some of my favorite authors) and I use the library to borrow both regular books and electronic resources. These days, our kids are always quick to tell me whenever they score a deal, and they’ve both grown up to be good and frugal consumers. I love to read (Michael Connelly, Lee Child, Linda Castillo, Paul Doiron and C.J.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 9, 2011

Head to your local library, fabric or craft store, or bookstore and look for a how-to book on sewing. Although you can sew clothing by hand, it can be very time consuming and tedious. A handy reference should have many clear pictures and easy-to-follow instructions in order to be of use to you.

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Clothes Clothing Making Sewing 216

Couponing 101

APRIL 10, 2019

If you have been seriously considering canning, you probably have poked around a few websites and maybe even checked out a book or two from the library. While canning is a science , and you do have to follow certain steps in order to have a final product that is both delicious and safe to consume, it does not have to be overwhelming.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 14, 2015

It is perfect to scan through ads as you are waiting in the pick up line at school (or any other time consuming school activity!). Users learn about healthy food choices as they browse through the customizable food library, and get to turn their “picks” into a readymade list for mom and dad. LaLa Lunchbox. Cozi Family Organizer.

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For the Mommas

JULY 22, 2015

Books - Besides going to the library — which is an obvious first place to start for free books — there are lots of ways to get free digital books. Movies and TV - While cutting the cable cord entirely isn’t as easy as you might think, there are definitely ways to consume movies and TV without paying a cent.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 2, 2011

If you have been seriously considering canning, you probably have poked around a few websites and maybe even checked out a book or two from the library. While canning is a science , and you do have to follow certain steps in order to have a final product that is both delicious and safe to consume, it does not have to be overwhelming.

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