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How to Learn Frugal Tricks in a New Town

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Recently we just relocated to Tucson, Arizona, and we’re finding that in some ways we need to start all over learning to be frugal in a new town. If, like us, you’re planning on relocating or just have, consider these tips to learn how to live frugally in your new location. Recognize that Some Frugal Skills Are Universal.

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Friday’s Freebies: Gluten Free Recipes, Memorial Day Coloring Pages and More

Saving Cents With Sense

How To Grow Plants by Margaret Phillips. Frugal Cooking for Simple Living by Michael Holtby. Amy Butler Sewing Patterns. Good Eating’s Gluten Free Recipes by Chicago Tribune. $1 1 Per Pound Grocery Shopping by Mary Frances Pickett. The 7 Wonders of the Ancient World for Kids by Elaine Donato. Natural Skin RX Sample.

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Meet a Reader | Mary from Reflections Around the Campfire

The Frugal Girl

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. When my brother and I were growing up, our parents didn’t have much discretionary income. My mom cut coupons and sewed her own clothes and mine, as well.

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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

Readers get multiple questions to choose from, and AF chose to answer the “What’s a funny frugal story?” How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area?

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10 Tips to Create the Perfect Nursery on a Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

Your baby’s nursery should be a calm, yet stimulating room where your little one can grow, learn and explore. Buy several wicker baskets a craft store and sew a few loose sacks out of your favorite fabric that you can use to line the baskets. Order Last Year’s Themes.

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How to Shop and Save Money when Expecting a Baby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The fact is, babies grow at an alarming rate and if you buy too many garments in the same size, you’ll have a hard time getting a good amount of wear out of them. If you are handy with a sewing machine, or know someone who is, make your own sheets for the bassinet and crib. Go Frugal'