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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. Hello, everyone!

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10 FREE Pampers Gifts To Grow Points!

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I’ve got another Pampers Gifts to Grow code for you! Use code REGTRG5E4MPA79W to add 10 points to your account. And if youre a new member, you get 100 FREE points just for signing up. Freebies Reward Programs baby free pampers gifts to grow' Just click the banner above to get started – it’s free!

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Homespun Alchemy ™: Creative Re~Use and Garden Magic.Sort of.

Frugal Luxuries

-Richard Cook I was wandering through the Blogasphere.looking for inspirations and happened upon a great site called Sprout People.they generously offer an abundance of knowledge regarding the basics of "growing everything".a Using the canning~jar~lid~insert as a pattern.I Use it liberally. Grow More Often!

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Compound Interest: What It Is, Formula, Examples

Savings Corner

How to calculate compound interest How compound interest is calculated Compound interest is calculated by applying an exponential growth factor to the interest rate or rate of return you’re using. Below is a mathematical formula you could use for calculating compound interest over a certain period: Image source: The Motley Fool.

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How to Live Off the Land Even If You Don’t Own Land

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are some ideas that may work for you: Grow a Garden. If you have a little plot of land, consider growing a garden. Of course, it likely won’t meet all of your vegetable needs even during the summer months, but you’re meeting some of your needs. If you’re in a situation like I am, what steps do you take?

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Meet a Reader | Mid-Atlantic Julia

The Frugal Girl

Last year, to make a little extra cash, I started boarding dogs through Rover, and I am about to start a very very part time job using my RN license for a home care company. We’re in a semi -rural area within 30 minutes of a few good-sized towns, and within 2-3 hours of several major cities. Good for you guys.

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