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P.E.P. for Week of January 10-14/11-Seeking Balance Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sustainable Personal Finance shares with us the first step in having a frugal wedding- attire. Money Crashers shares with us 7 Ways to Reduce Food Waste- Freezing Food and Making Leftover Recipes. We seem to always find something we can use or get for someone as a gift. Going Green. We have done this for ages now.

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Meet a Reader | Karen from the Great Lakes

The Frugal Girl

He pointed out that I had studied sculpture and this was sort of similar, so I used a pair of office scissors and cut his hair a week before our wedding. I also will pay more for some specialty food items, as I have several food allergies to deal with, and we eat a no-sugar diet. Also, growing our own food.

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Keeping the Christmas Dinner Costs and Waste Down

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Being that we are getting married in seven short months, which will be funded by my fiance and I alone, we want to cut costs wherever we can (without sacrificing quality) so we aren’t in a tight financial position as the wedding costs start accumulating. I’m not a huge fan of boxed, canned, or frozen food. Cutting Down.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love. These options are usually a LOT less than nearby restaurant food.