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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always looking for ways to save my family money to help us get through current higher food and gas prices and achieve our big financial goals. I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. My Frugal Shenanigans!

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8 Home Projects You Should Never DIY

Koupon Karen

Electrical Work Fixing a flickering light or installing a new ceiling fan might seem like a manageable task for a weekend warrior, but the dangers of electrical work cannot be overstated. Climbing up on your roof comes with inherent risks of falls and injuries, but the complexities of roofing work extend far beyond personal safety.

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World Wisdom: Clear Drop Recycling Innovations

Motherhood Moments

SPC solves the problem that waste management plants have battling for years: trying to unclog processing plants that constantly get stuck with loose plastic wrappers, bags, and packaging. initiative, Clear Drop is working to solve this problem, providing 100% processing of all home refuse without leaving anything for the landfill.”

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Ways Going Green Can Improve Your Health — And Save You Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I admit that I’m not the greenest person out there, although I am working to improve, from participating in my utility’s efforts to increase power from renewable resources to looking for local produce and food sources whenever possible. Plus, you are saving money on gas, and aren’t as impacted when they rise.

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Will a “Green” Car Really Save You Money?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plus, green cars tend to help you save money on gas, right? After all, if you have a greener car that gets better gas mileage , you don’t have to fill up as often. With the Prius as our main car for my husband’s commute to work (I work from home) and our main errand and travel car, it’s easy to save up.

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Get Your Home Ready for Fall and Winter

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have recently been in full-blown summer mode, which means yard work, yard work, and more yard work, but since it’s already halfway through the summer, we are starting to prepare for what comes in the fall. Summer and spring means road dust, pollen, and plant build up in your gutters. Clean Your Gutters.

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Friday Links – Garden Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A fresh air stroll after a long days work is just what the doctor ordered. We are heading out to our little farm this weekend to plant our veggies. Are You Getting Ripped Off At The Gas Pump? You can’t go anywhere without seeing someone biking, walking, or out on a patio. I love it. I am quite excited.

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