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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make old t-shirts and dish cloths into rags to use when dusting or washing the car and etc. Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. Making do was a proud tradition just a generation ago – it showed that you were smart, thrifty and responsible. Use up your food.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? I think I’ve always liked to save money. Growing up in a large family, we had enough, but with the specter of inflation and bad job market (gotta love the 70’s and 80’s) , there was definitely a feeling of needing to make sure you had a cushion.