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Q&A | cinnamon, SIM, jeans, and grocery spending

The Frugal Girl

The repeated defrosting cycles tend to cause freezer burn on foods pretty quickly, so I try not to keep things in my kitchen freezer for long at all. Related: A post about freezing food in glass jars. And here’s a post about freezing food odds and ends. I want to repair a pair of jeans.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

The Frugal Girl

After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. Besides providing large quantities of food for my family and a creative outlet for myself, all of this allows me a means of being generous to my community through extra food, plants and growing supplies.

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How Downsizing to an Apartment Has Saved Us Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Maintenance and Repairs. It also costs less to keep a smaller living space in good repair. When you have a larger property, you have to spend more time and money on yard care, as well as on general maintenance and on making repairs. We are also better about the way we make food purchases.

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Oxfam America is supporting World Food Day on October 16!

Nicoles Nickels

Join Oxfam America in supporting World Food Day on October 16. There are a lot of things you can do, like host a meal, share a recipe, and spread the word this World Food Day. So, as a special way to celebrate World Food Day, we’re asking people to: • Sign up to host a World Food Day dinner discussion.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

Offer these cooking lessons and send the food home with the recipient. Ready Made Freezer Meals. If your freezer is packed with ready-made meals that just need to be heated up, this would be an awesome gift for anybody, especially any college students or seniors on your list. What a delicious gift of food! Garden Harvest.

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Healthy Habits: Six reasons why you aren’t seeing results from your workout

Motherhood Moments

Skipping food before a workout Skipping a meal before your workout may sound practical if you’re heading for an early morning session as soon as you wake up, but it’s vital that you eat beforehand to give your body energy.

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11 Essential Tips for Leading a Healthy Lifestyle

Koupon Karen

In today’s world, where fast food is more accessible than fresh produce and a sedentary lifestyle is becoming the norm, leading a healthy life is both a challenge and a necessity. Each meal is an opportunity to nourish your body. Instead, focus on consuming foods in their most natural state.