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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Coffee can.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It can take a great deal of time to cook for a family every day, and in many houses the kitchen is a place to socialize, to work on homework, to eat, etc. It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Paper plates are another popular culprit in some families.

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How We’re Saving Money On Water Even Though We Live in the Desert

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My family and I just recently moved to Tucson, Arizona. Then we can reuse the water to water our garden. Reuse gray water. With 5 of us in the family, taking showers this way saves hundreds of gallons of water every month. In fact, Tucson averages just 11.3 inches of rain a year. inches a year.).

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

The more of your hard earned money you can keep in your wallet, the more you have for things you need and want. Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. by Koupon Krazed. Which is Better?

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

A few years back, my extended family took a trip to Holland, Michigan. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. How did you get interested in saving money? Visiting family in Florida, we enjoy no-cost activities like visiting their beautiful beaches!

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom. Grocery Savings Tips by Mission To Save. 10 Tips To Saving Money at the Grocery Store by Koupon Krazed. Realistic Stockpiling Tips by Mission To Save. 15 Ways to Save Money Every Day by Frugal Living Mom. by Koupon Krazed. Name Brand or Generic?

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My Word for 2021

Family Balance Sheet

I thought about reusing REDUCE, but it’s a new year, so I need a new word. I want to INCREASE our savings and net worth. In January 2020, we had a lot of savings goals. We paid off all of our non-mortgage debt in 2019, so we felt we could shift our focus to saving money for other goals, like retirement and college savings.

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