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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. Store food properly to make it last as long as possible. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate.

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What Do You Tolerate to Save Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve a 16 year old side by side refrigerator/freezer that works perfectly, looks great and still fits style wise in my kitchen. The garage is detached but also bermed along that same back wall. There is a breezeway/porch between the house and the garage. Money Tips'

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

need to descale the glass shower doors in master bath using a citric acid solution Continue going through and organizing all my old F rugal Times: Making-Do With Dignity and Frugal Luxuries newsletters along with my collection of vintage ephemera. well as a thorough vacuuming via the wet-dry vac.then spot clean ing.of the carpet.

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