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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. Hang clothes to dry. Conserve utilities.

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The Art of Frugality.Recent Practices

Frugal Luxuries

--Benjamin Franklin ~~~ Here are some of the ways I've recently exercised the art of frugality. Found Storage As you probably know, I've long been a collector of vintage linens. Over time it has grown finding us currently bursting at the seams and looking for storage solutions. (I atop one of our larger armoires.

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Four Easy Ways to Save on Basic Necessities

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

And, be sure to eat your leftovers! Make sure that you aren’t carrying around excess weight-your trunk is not a storage closet. Saving money on utilities is a practice in green living. People across the country are reining in their spending and pinching pennies in a concerted effort to save more money. How to Save Money on Food.

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Reader Question: How Single People Can Limit Waste and Save Money at the Supermarket

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here is Emily’s question: I would like to know if you have any advice or tips for being frugal with food when living alone. I don’t eat alone every night, but on the nights that I do, I find myself with a storage problem. Cold pasta salad makes a lovely lunch, or you can microwave leftover pasta for a hot lunch.