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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re trying to save money, pay down debt, or both, then you might want to consider skipping your family’s usual summer trip and plan staycations instead. Make it a rule to break your normal routine, so no television, video games or computer time. Create a Backyard Water Park.

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How to Drastically Reduce the Amount of Money You Spend Each Month

For the Mommas

Most of us view those “big” expenses, such as a replacement television or a remodeling job on our home, as what can set us back financially. You aren’t limited to just thrift stores. Start Logging Your Purchases. Many moms feel as if there is a stigma surrounding buying items secondhand.

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