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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a positive impact on the world around you and save some money at the same time? You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. You are also saving money by not having to go buy a brand new product. Related posts: 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We have significant food restrictions so sourcing our own is helpful health-wise & cost-effective too. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What’s an embarrassing money mistake you’ve made? Do I know where it went? Heavens, no.

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It’s Easy To Make A Million Dollars

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You also need to escape most of life’s challenges, such as ill health and accidents and you need to prepare to cover risky situations – such as with adequate insurance for your house and car. Garage Sale Results Well, the last two weekends of ours have been busy to say the least. We hosted two garage sales in.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Sunrise with my daughter at Lake Michigan Our son is now 15, and about 25 hours into his private pilot’s license, which he’s funding by earning money working for my father-in-law. How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts?

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. Please do not put your health or the health of your family at risk by not processing your food using the appropriate equipment.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

more times than not the money is spent while the membership goes unused. Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you. Free Local Classes.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

All my life, others have tried to make me feel guilty about stuff – guilty about not having enough stuff, guilty about not having the right stuff, guilty about having too much stuff, guilty about spending too much money on stuff or not spending enough on stuff, and guilty about throwing stuff away. Humans need stuff. You need help.

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