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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. My husband takes public transportation to work every day. That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. Hang clothes to dry.

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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

Seek Professional Assistance One of the most significant challenges of moving is managing the logistics of packing, transporting, and unpacking your belongings. Professional movers can take care of everything from packing and loading to transporting and unloading, allowing you to focus on other aspects of your move.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Give your Gift of Organization. Are you a gardener?

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. If you can’t afford a car, use public transportation. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years. Try re-arranging furniture and a deep cleaning instead.

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DIY Car Maintenance For Cash Savings

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I was successful in doing that and have ever since looked for ways to save money on care repairs and maintenance by finding things I could do for myself. There are, of course, certain things that should never be done without a professional, but there are quite a few things that you can do yourself to your car to save money.

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Having a Hard Time Getting By? 3 Budget Leaks You May Be Experiencing.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Do you make enough money to cover your mortgage or rent, groceries, transportation, and other essential expenses, but find yourself on a treadmill of not being able to save? How often do you find yourself purging your closets and cleaning out the garage, selling or donating things that you bought on a whim and never really used?

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. I transported my kids everywhere either by walking, biking, or taking the bus. Hosting garage sales & reselling items. We lived for 2.5