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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Using Nature’s Bounty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My Grandma, living history demonstrations, re-constructed towns and a book called Foxfire 3 helped me do so. I loved the idea of learning how to churn butter, weave, make candles, and use the bounty of nature as our forefathers and mothers did. Food and materials for shelter and warmth were there for the taking.

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How to Build a Bird Feeder from Recycled Materials

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sufficient food is vital for them to make it to the next spring, literally. Use the craft knife to cut the first cross and then make it a small circle, to fit the handle of the wooden spoon. If you have used a large soda bottle, repeat this process on the other side of the bottle. Milk carton bird feeder. Craft knife.

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Budget Recipe | Tuna Noodle Casserole 39¢ A Serving

Saving Everyday

I decided to re-post an oldie-but-a-goodie to start my “Budget Recipe” series. Tuna Noodle Casserole is my kind of comfort food and it was also one of the things I looked forward to my Dad making growing up. 1 12 Ounce Bag Green Giant Steamers Mixed Vegetables. 1 ½ Cups Skim Milk. ½ 1 ½ Cups Skim Milk: $0.25.

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Organic, Natural, and Gluten-Free Coupons, Deals, and Freebies

Couponing 101

1/1 Larabar, Uber, or Alt Multipack 75¢/1 Cascadian Farm Product $2/1 Align Probiotic 50¢/1 Harvest Crisps Snapea Crisps or Lentil Snaps 75¢/1 Food Should Taste Good 55¢/1 Pure Via 40 ct. 1/1 Ella’s Kitchen Product $1/1 Food Should Taste Good $2/1 Yucatan Guacamole $2/1 Yummi Bears Organic Gummy Vitamins. $1/1 Pack $1.50/1

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101 Ways to Use Vinegar – the Magic Elixir

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We used vinegar and water to wash the windows and old newspaper (back when people still actually read the paper) to dry and polish them. In case you aren’t aware, vinegar can be used for a myriad of purposes – ranging from diabetics treatment to pickling agent to cleaner. Here, for your reference are 101 uses for vinegar.

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Safeway (Tom Thumb): NEW “Just For U” Personalized Savings Program!

Couponing 101

The digital coupons do not double and are one-time use only. It is important to make sure you aren’t sharing your card with anyone – if you see offers for cat food, but you don’t have a cat, then you might want to rethink letting your cat-owning family member use your card occasionally. Coupon Center.

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