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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? Peggy: Well, probably some of the same ones being espoused now (maybe our kids did pick up on some of our examples!). Peggy: Well, we did everything ourselves. Taking a vacation – well, we only went on 3 trips in our 15 years.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can then take those old cell phones, clothes or magazines to the appropriate recycling depots, ustilize websites such as Craigslist or Freecycle to give away any items you want cleared out quickly and then have a yard sale or an online auction to rid yourself of those unwanted items that are still in saleable condition.

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Cheap and Easy Picnic Fare

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Speaking of strawberries, if you have an abundance of them in your garden or find a killer sale on them at the grocery store, then use some to make a strawberry pie. There are lots of frugal food options to make and share. These ingredients are cheap and easy to find in the summers. Strawberry Pie.

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18 Ways to Eat Organic and Healthy on the Cheap

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a frugal shopper myself, I have seen how it can be done. Today I am going to share with 4 rules we live by when it comes to eating healthy as well as 18 different foods you can eat organically that will be healthy and won’t drain your wallet. Next, 18 frugal foods that are healthy, organic, and best of all cheap.

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