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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use up your food. No one likes second hand food, but if you fix it differently the second time around it can still be appetizing. With fresh food – buy only what you can eat before it goes bad. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front.

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Realistic Couponing

Couponing 101

I think the people on that show are likely not as extreme as they were portrayed (it is television after all), however the show has given people unrealistic expectations for couponing and given couponers unfair representation. There is a myth that there are no coupons for healthy foods and it is simply not true. Realistic Stockpile.

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Free Kindle & Nook Books 7/11- Asenath & Swim

For the Mommas

“Ruth has left her job writing for a hit television show for reasons she’d rather not discuss and is supplementing her increasingly dwindling savings with freelance writing projects—namely, helping anxious high school students craft a perfect college essay and lonely souls craft captivating online dating profiles.

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Publix & Produce for Kids

Nicoles Nickels

Beginning September 27th through October 30th, the joint campaign will help raise money for classroom projects that encourage healthy relationships with food. It’s great when organizations benefit kids! The more produce Publix shoppers add to their shopping lists, the more hope they can give to local children. Lovable Labels.

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3 Important Lessons in Living Frugally, But Not Too Frugally

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m a vegetarian and I eat quite a bit of organic foods, so my diet doesn’t match up with many manufacturer’s coupons. However, don’t go out and drop $2,000 on a 55″ LED, 3D television just because you’ve had a good financial week. For me, the process just isn’t cost-effective.

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50 DIY Christmas Gift Ideas

Couponing 101

DIY Lavender Bath Salts via Real Food Enthusiast These bath salts will help you relax while soothing your achy muscles at the same time. Peppermint Sugar Scrub via Real Food Enthusiast Bath & beauty stores make a killing on this stuff because most of us don’t realize how simple it is to make at home. This is for you.

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How to Find the Time.Getting Things Done During the Busy Holiday Season.Without Losing the Joy!

Frugal Luxuries

At the bottom of the page you'll find a scan of the original page! ~~~~~~ Every evening, after dinner, I would choose an old movie to watch on video or television (I enjoy watching those with a holiday theme.t See HERE for more on easy food prep.] Note: This article is an excerpt from a 1 99 8 issue of our newsletter, Frugal Luxuries.

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