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Don’t Recycle, Reuse

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Recycling is great for the environment and we should all be doing it (in spite of my title), but reusing is even better. When you can reuse or re-purpose an item, you are not only saving it from the landfills, but you are also saving the expense and energy which would have been expended when you recycle. Plastic trash bags.

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Meet a Reader | JenRR from the Midwest

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After I had kids, I swapped that time to growing all sorts of interesting heirloom foods in my backyard. My family loves watching movies and tv series together, and having regular game nights. Visiting a local reindeer ranch with a reindeer who also doesn’t care about trends The hardest part of being frugal for my family is food!

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

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Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen. Because they can be washed and reused they are much cheaper in the long run.

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Cut Back on Waste & Help the Environment

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The day after Christmas (what we Canadians call “Boxing Day”), when many people were out snagging deals with post-Christmas sales, I snuggled in with a cup of tea and my two dogs to watch No Impact Man. I was watching Nanny 9-11 the other day (it’s such an interesting show!) Stop Using Paper/Plastic Plates, etc.

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$2 Off Method Laundry Coupon — Savings Blogger

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5 Tips for the Beginning Gardener

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Caring for a garden offers opportunities for exercise outside, and it allows for you to ensure that the food you eat is responsibly grown. Plus, if you are interested in local food sources, it doesn’t get much more local than your own backyard. For the beginner, though, gardening can present a number of challenges.

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Less Obvious Things That You Need To Buy Before Moving Out

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After a long day of moving, we sat down on the couch to turn on the TV and realized that we didn’t have the cable cord in order to actually watch cable. Food Supplies. Food is obvious. Ways To Reuse Old Items For Your Container Garden One of the more interesting ways to garden is to grow items in containers.

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