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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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for store-bought iced tea. Dishwasher Detergent: I avoid the expensive dishwasher detergent tabs and use powdered dishwasher detergent instead. I run my dishwasher almost every night. I run my dishwasher almost every night, but let’s use 180 times because I probably have not run it every night since 9/17.

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Am I Frugal – or Cheap?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I won’t run the dishwasher unless it is completely full. It typically takes us three days to fill the dishwasher. Even though we rinse the stuff prior to loading it in the dishwasher, it does sit in there for several days. Cheap or frugal? There are just two of us at home now.

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Ten Paper Products To Cross Off Your Grocery List | Kitchen Economics Link Up

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They are microwavable (except for the lid) and dishwasher safe. There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. Use plastic store bags for trash bags. I have 4 different sizes.

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!), There were no dishwashers (other than us kids!). There were no cell phones.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

Simple, everyday household items like vinegar, dishwashing detergent, and baking soda make excellent cleaning products. For example, you can clean your marble surfaces using dishwashing soap and some warm water. There are a million hacks on how to clean various surfaces in your home using them; all you have to do is research.

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Best Publix Coupon Deals 11/6/13 – 11/12/13

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Finish Automatic Dishwasher Detergent All In 1 Powerball Tabs 45-60 ct., 1/2 Arnold’s Sliced Bread Loaves, Any (DND; Not redeemable at Bimbo outlet/thrift stores) exp. . $1/2 Solo Product, exp. 12/29/13 (SS 11/03/13 #2). Final Price = $1.24 each wyb (2). Purina Beneful Dog Food 3.5 lb bag BOGO $5.99 ($2.99 BOGO $11.99 ($5.99

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