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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. Why do so many people have such strong feelings about how one family raises their children?

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We installed a filter for our drinking water, and now my family longer needs bottled water. While the filter cost a little more up front, we have savings over time. Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. Stop with the Bottled Water.

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

If there’s no extra money in your budget, there’s still hope, though. Consider some of these other ideas for saving money for irregular expenses: 1. Did you find something on Freecycle that you were planning to purchase? Bank your savings. These aren’t the only way to increase your income and your savings, though!