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Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. Several sheets of old newspaper. Green ribbon or green scrap fabric. Start bunching and balling up the newspaper into large balls. Begin filling the inside of the pillow with the newspaper. Once full, gently press the newspaper down into the pillowcase.

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Is ‘Going Green’ Killing Our Economy?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

His personal finance blog offers great ways to save money as well as tips to plan for the future. My grandparents’ era of sitting around the breakfast table reading the newspaper is long gone. We are seeing newspapers go out of business. Most likely, we have seen the end of an era for small town newspapers.

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Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple. Not only is it a great way to repurpose something, but it is also a great way to save some money too. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. Spray paint or craft paint in both red and green. Old newspapers.

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How to Keep Your House Clean Without Spending a Lot of Green

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you use rags to clean instead of paper towels, you will save a lot of money. Use Newspaper – You probably don’t want to use a rag to clean your windows and mirrors as this can leave them streaky. Use Newspaper – You probably don’t want to use a rag to clean your windows and mirrors as this can leave them streaky. Everything!

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are 7 ways you can reduce household waste (and maybe even save a little money): 1. If you decide to buy in bulk as a way to save money, you can preserve some of that food for later. Rather than throwing out the excess, you can save it for a later meal. You can re-use newspapers and other items as garden mulch.

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Exploring a New Town

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Larger events will usually be featured in the local newspapers. I moved in 2010 to the region in which I currently live. It’s made up of several cities and towns to make the region. I have moved a few times within that region to different towns since the original move. Luckily, there are many ways to find out what a town has to offer.

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DIY Pinecone Christmas Tree

Saving With Shellie

Green pipe cleaners. Begin by placing your pine cones on newspaper and applying a coat of paint. While the beads dry, wrap a green pipe cleaner at the top of the pine cone. Be sure you Follow me on Pinterest and check out my boards for recipes , craft ideas and other frugal living tips ! Frugal at Home'

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