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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. Babies grow so quickly that their babies only wore some outfits for a time or two before they outgrew them, so the clothes looked like new. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Boiling water canning is suitable for high acid foods, such as tomatoes, jams, or pickles. They are required if you intend to can any low acid foods such as meat or most vegetables.

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