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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes.

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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. I’ve seen friends of mine spend hundreds of dollars per season on their infants.

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Finding Discount Codes and Why You Should Use Coupons

Koupon Karen

But beyond just minimizing transaction totals or stretching budgets further, coupon utilization also intersects with community connection, creativity, green living benefits, and elevating financial wellness over time. What Are Discount Codes? Some discounts require meeting minimum order value thresholds, too.

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Natural Mothering eBook Bundle

Family Balance Sheet

Thank you for supporting Family Balance Sheet! For 1 week only, get a downloadable package of 35+ e-books specifically designed to encourage and equip mothers to nurture their families (and themselves!) Disclosure - This post contains affiliate links that help support this site at no additional cost to you. naturally for just $29.97.

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World Market: 25% Off Your Purchase

Saving With Shellie

World Market is having a big Friends & Family sale this weekend and are offering a coupon for 25% off your total purchase ! The sale runs through 5/5 so you have a few days to pick things out. . I also grabbed a Beryl Green round bath mat and matching hand towel. Deals Around Town Fave Deals Retail Coupons'

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

We consider her our “bonus kid” and our family is extremely close. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I started reading The Frugal Girl about two years before I escaped from the workforce, which was almost eight years ago. I still remember saving my change as a kid so I could “shop” for books at yard sales.)