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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. Her bed, her bookshelf, her nightstand, and her dresser are all free/inexpensive secondhand AND they are all painted in the same Benjamin Moore Cloud White paint. Continue Reading Want to see a free bookshelf I painted for Sonia?

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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. Plant a Garden. Plant three or four things, just to get started.

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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. As the old saying goes; ‘One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.’.

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