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Can You Cut Expenses by a Half Million Dollars?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With the advent of the Great Recession, today’s populations are re-learning frugality and expense reduction. We were so poor that we re-used coffee grounds to make more coffee! By cutting my hubby’s and kid’s hair we saved $520 a year for 10 years ($5280). 262,032 Food Preparation.

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Meet a Reader | Mbmom11, in the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

I have 11 kids, ages 9-29, and two cats. I like to bake and read, and I spend time chauffeuring kids to activities and games. I volunteer at my kids’ school at lunch time and other events. I would like to retire and not have to worry about every last penny, and to be able to travel a little and treat my kids.