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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

My wedding dress, thrifted! It’s not hard for me (anymore) to avoid expensive stores or fast fashion sites such as Shein and Temu, and instead shop at thrift stores or use my local BuyNothing group. I live in the Midwest with my fiancĂ© (soon to be husband in March!), I mostly work remotely which is very, very nice.

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Put Yourself on the Path of Happiness for the Holiday Season

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Seek programs or organized assistance that will be of benefit to your situation. Give away a dollar in front of the thrift store. Related posts: Gratitude- The Key to Happiness. So why is learning to forgive yourself a lot harder than forgiving others? By Jean Lawrence. Seek help and hope. Put yourself in the path of kindness.

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The Art of Frugality. Recent Practices

Frugal Luxuries

Sending gratitude and thanks to all who so generously share their life~enhancing frugal strategies. I finally tried this great idea that's been rolling around Pinterest for awhile: Instead of throwing out the stub of our organic celery I put it in a bit of water on the window sill and use the leaves in cooking.

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