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Frugal Fixes that Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After a number of years of ‘making do or doing without’ a person discovers ways of doing things that work – using minimal resources. What worked for me on the white grout in the bathroom and the pinkish grout in the kitchen was this. This works best for small holes. Dining chairs. Shower stalls.

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Wave Goodbye to Expensive Entertainment and Head Over to the Beach for Cheap Fun

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Those of you who live near a beach have probably grown used to the sights and sounds of the ocean, but people living inland like myself are counting down the days until they can leave work or school behind and head for the sand. You have to eat every day so why not enjoy the sunshine and scenery as you dine? Fly a Kite. Go Frugal'

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Chit Chat: 06.17.18

Family Balance Sheet

A really cute ‘Talavera’ like plate ($1) for a plate wall that I’m planning for my dining room. The garden was my hobby for many years, but in the end, the weeds took over so much that I stopped enjoying my hobby and it became a dreadful chore. These wristlets were never used. My Downsized Garden.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. Now that we’ve paid off six figures of non-mortgage debt , we are working on saving 6 months’ expenses and maybe even more.

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Weekend Shopping & Dining Coupons 8/12

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Hobby Lobby Coupon : 40% off (1) regular price item through 8/13. Bath & Body Works Coupon : FREE Body Care Item through 8/14. Staples Coupon : 300 FREE Instant Labels At Staples ($9.99 Value) through 8/24. Victoria’s Secret Coupon : FREE Mini Mist With PINK Purchase. AC Moore Coupon : 40% off (1) regular price item through 8/13.

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Meet Aja. She & her husband Paid Off $110,000 in Debt

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What are your hobbies? It would be hard to have the laid back life we envisioned with both of us working frantically just to pay bills (mostly made of debt.) Funny how that works. Were there arguments during the time you were working on your debt? So I work the budget and spreadsheets. Where are you from?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. Pretty nails and toes?