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5 DIY Spring Cleaning Tricks

Saving Cents With Sense

Just make sure that you have some white vinegar on hand, because it’s the base for almost all DIY cleaning agents. Laundry Detergent: Grate a bar of soap (natural or regular, it all works the same) in a food processor. If you have oil stains in your garage, you can try using the old tried-and-true kitty litter approach.

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A Year-Long Guide to Car Care for DIY Moms

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So, make sure your car is in peak condition, and keep it out of the mechanic’s garage with simple, preventative car care tips for every season. Double-check your emergency kit, and make sure you have road flares, tire sealant, extra money, a small gas can, water and storable food (like protein bars, MREs, etc.)

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

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Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. How To Save Money on Gluten-Free Foods by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Frugal & DIY' by Thrifty Jinxy. by Military Wives Saving.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. How To Save Money on Gluten-Free Foods by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Frugal & DIY' by Thrifty Jinxy. by Military Wives Saving.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I’m a long-distance cyclist, a triathlete, a wife, a mother of two, a sister, a daughter, a friend, DIY-er, and a community member! For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. These options are usually a LOT less than nearby restaurant food. Hosting garage sales & reselling items.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. When we bought our first home , we knew we would eventually try to move up to a better neighborhood so we only did DIY inexpensive or absolute necessity projects to the house.

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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. He got his roofing urges out when he build our garage last year though!) One of my children has special needs, and we need to look to their future and make sure the kiddo has resources to draw on to be comfortable.