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Five itty-bitty frugal things

The Frugal Girl

I wore my repaired shoes yesterday It was much nicer to walk to and from the parking garage with intact heel tips. ? I used leftover rice to make some burrito bowls A friend kindly dropped off enchiladas and some rice and beans a few days ago. And we had some leftover rice, so last night I used that as the base for burrito bowls.

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My One Goal for 2022

Family Balance Sheet

These stones were leftover from a fireplace project in our living room and have been sitting in our garage for YEARS. I will work on some of it with my husband, such as the basement, garage, and shed, but the others I will most likely tackle myself. To help, I will try to post updates on my decluttering shenanigans. living room.

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Making good use of leftover paint

Discount Coder UK

Yesterday I heard a news story on the radio about millions of unwanted pots of household gloss and emulsion paint, stashed and going crispy in garages, cupboard and attics all over Britain. Home & Garden leftover paint unwanted paint' Some do, some don’t, some.

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The Best Place To Hide Valuables In Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When was the last time you heard a news report about a burglar breaking into someone’s house to steal leftover paint, an old ladder, or some rusty tools? A typical garage is a hodge-podge of tools, cleaning products, toxic chemicals, tools and garden equipment, auto supplies, and who knows what else. In the insulation. A fake safe.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My husband and I cook a lot and often have leftovers. We bought some plastic leftover containers, but those frequently cracked or broke. Use mason jar containers. Throwing those away isn’t good for the environment. Instead, we wanted something more durable. They’re very durable. Conserve utilities.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75.

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Daily Frugal Tip: Creative Uses for Empty Pickle Jars

Couponing 101

Aside from using them to store leftovers, you can also use the empty jars to store dry goods in the pantry. You can use them to store craft supplies, small garage items like nails and tacks, or children’s toys like legos and puzzle pieces. Save your empty sour cream containers and pickle jars! Bonus – they look so nice!

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