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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

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Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Plastic trash bags.

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Reusing Glass Jars | Kitchen Economics

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She has always reused food containers, such as glass pickle jars or plastic cool-whip and sherbert containers, so I am not quite sure how or why I got started buying plastic food storage containers. The glass jars are perfect for storing my homemade sugar-free applesauce , homemade chicken stock , and roasted tomato sauce in the freezer.

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I like to reuse them for lunches/snacks. My family accuses me of keeping the house too cold. Some months are more successful than others. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

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A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. Before kids, I spent my free-time volunteering at a stray rescue shelter for dogs. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. This doesn’t include the many free in-library activities we’ve enjoyed over the years.

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My Word for 2021

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Of course, 2020 brought us a pandemic and a lot of free time. I thought about reusing REDUCE, but it’s a new year, so I need a new word. Related reading: Track your Net Worth with a Family Balance Sheet + Get a FREE one for your family! How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic.

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Kids Eat Free at Chili's plus Free Appetizer — Savings Blogger

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Kid’s eat free at Chili’s with this coupon. Get 1 free kids meal with each adult entree purchase. Filed Under: Freebies & Free Samples Leave a Comment 16GB iPod Nano Speak Your Mind Cancel reply Welcome to SavingsBlogger.com! We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free. Enjoy this site? DO NOT copy.

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Free CFL Bulb — Savings Blogger

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Filed Under: Freebies & Free Samples , Hot Deals Leave a Comment 16GB iPod Nano Speak Your Mind Cancel reply Welcome to SavingsBlogger.com! We want you to live the generous life, simple and debt free. Plum District Exclusive daily deals for Moms and their families delivered to your inbox. Enjoy this site? Save 50% to 90%.

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