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Cheap and Easy Picnic Fare

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My own personal rule of thumb when I cook is that the dish needs to be easy to prepare, inexpensive to make, and taste delicious. There is a reason that Jello salad is a staple at picnics… they are very inexpensive to make. It is easy to transport and, best of all, is extremely inexpensive to make. Deviled Eggs. Jello Salad.

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Interview with a Self-Made Millionaire

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Me: What kinds of frugality did you practice while you were earning your millions? We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately?

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