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A storage chest for Sonia

The Frugal Girl

Many years ago, I got a little wooden chest from freecycle. The freecycle chest is pretty small. Sonia and I went to pick it up and I brought it home to sand and paint it. Continue Reading Want to see a free bookshelf I painted for Sonia? Look at the foot of the bed and you’ll see it.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. These light bulbs use less energy, and create a greener home. Look for Used First.

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Take one caravan…

Discount Coder UK

Did you know you can pick up an old caravan for very little money, if not free? Try placing a ‘wanted’ ad on Gumtree or rummaging around in the Freecycle community. Trawl the Friday ad classifieds or ask around. The tattier it is, the cheaper it should be. Just made sure its structural integrity is. read more.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s amazing the things that people will take off your hands, especially if it’s going free. Both the vinegar and the tea tree oil are great disinfectants that should leave surfaces germ free. One of the simplest ways of doing this is by simply opening the windows…you’ll be amazed how quickly this freshens up the home!

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