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Four Reasons to Have a Gravel Driveway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Because of this, in April 2013, Maryland lawmakers implemented what is referred to as a Rain Tax. According to The Washington Times : “The Rain Tax essentially charges homeowners for any surface of land they own that does not absorb rainwater. Gravel Doesn’t Cause The County to Raise Our Property Taxes.

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Monthly Grocery Sales – April 2015 – What to stock up on and other deals

Coupons Do Work

Income Tax (various promotions). Green Garlic. Greens (collards, Dandelion, Nettles). frugal tips monthly grocery sales april 2015 what to stock up on and other deals' What sales and deals you will find this month : Clearance Items - Olive Oil, Easter Clothes, after Easter Candy and other sale items. National Garden Week.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

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We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. I grew up with this, in theory and in practice.

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Carnival of Personal Finance #384 – Time for a Laugh Edition

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Edward Antrobus from Edward Antrobus shares My Money Pet Peeve: Skipping Frugality Because Earning More is Better. Plus, being frugal can also be green which to me is really important. Hello and welcome to this week’s Carnival of Personal Finance. Each clip corresponds with one of the blog posts included this week.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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Since my blog is set up as a business, I could deduct the expense – or at least depreciate the asset over time – reducing my taxes. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! I know I do. In fact, I did today! Winter clothes.

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Cool Things I Read This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Quick lesson on taxes. Super Sexy Frugal Valentine’s Day [link] via @ BudgetsAreSexy Gosh these games bring back memories! #. Festival of Frugality # 268 – Cheapskate Jake Edition – February 15th, 2011 – My Personal Finance J. Prairie Eco-Thrifter has Been Featured in the Festival of Frugality # 268 [link] #.

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Razor RipStik Ripster $39.99 Shipped

Saving Cents With Sense

This is the same price as The Wave – Green Deck at Toys R Us (listed in Clearance section), but remember you don’t pay sales tax at Amazon (in most states), so it ends up being cheaper. Thanks, Frugal Coupon Living !). The Razor A Kick Scooter is still only $26.54 (Normally $44.99) – which is really a great deal.