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Sharing Goods to Reduce Consumption and Cut Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Everywhere you look, television, billboards, the Internet, magazines, newspapers and radios try to tell us what we need to buy and consume in order to be happy. One of them kept it at their house in the garage, but each time there was a snow storm they each got their chance to use it, taking turns doing both of their driveways.

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How To Tuesday: Extreme Couponing (Part 1)

Saving With Shellie

While I think the shopping trips featured on the show are a little over-the-top, you can still be Extreme Couponer without having a garage full of salad dressing. Since you actually need to have coupons to go coupon shopping, I thought I’d review some of the many resources available to find coupons. :: Newspaper Coupons.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

It allows you to focus on what’s important and spend your free time the way you want. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Cancel subscriptions. Magazines and newspapers are all available online now. You can end up well ahead in the long run.