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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Flavor your water with fresh fruit for an added health bonus. Do it yourself. Instead of hiring someone to do something, try doing it yourself first. Batch your errands.

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After all, both Mom and Dad had been do-it-yourselfers and had trained me up to work right alongside them. Houses built in my area 10 years ago were built with inferior wallboard – causing mold and health issues for the occupants. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance.

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