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Thankful Thursday | heating issues

The Frugal Girl

that I am not responsible for home repair bills While I was in Hawaii a branch fell onto my roof and poked a hole. for good neighbors I wasn’t home the second time the smoke alarms went off, but my dear neighbors helped Zoe while I rushed home. Tomorrow it’s gonna be almost 65! ” I love my nursing pals.

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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will find the most amazing collections of nearly new home decorating materials at them – beautiful lined panel drapes; lovely dining room furniture and display cases; wall art, wing back chairs, clocks and more – all for a pittance. All from homeowners replacing nearly new home decor. Trends come and go.

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Expect More from Your Daughters

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“ Did you know that in 2014, women working full time in the United States typically were paid just 79 percent of what men were paid, a gap of 21 percent?” the American Association of University Women asked in article The Simple Truth about the Gender Pay Gap. After all, women make up more than half the population.

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Save Money and Go Green By Replacing These Disposable Items with Reusable Ones

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There’s toilet paper and women’s feminine hygiene products. Shower repairs and sink faucet repairs can save a lot of money once they stop leaking. If you’re looking to go green and save some green, look no further than the disposable items in your home. Bathroom Products. Diapers and Wipes.

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Allstate Insurance Review 2024 | Bankrate

Savings Corner

To help readers understand how insurance affects their finances, we have licensed insurance professionals on staff who have spent a combined 47 years in the auto, home and life insurance industries. At a glance BEST HOME INSURANCE COMPANY OVERALL (TIE) 4.1 Home Rating: 4.2 At a glance BEST HOME INSURANCE COMPANY OVERALL (TIE) 4.1

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Limiting waste is what really drives most of the habits I have that would qualify as “frugal” – reducing/eliminating food waste, returning unneeded items, pursuing refunds, checking on warranties, repairing things, etc. We made a lot of Steak Diane that night.) I fell in love with pursuing a car-free life. We lived for 2.5

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Back in the 19th century, the occupation of seamstress was one of the few open to women. Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. A super short history of sewing. til 11 P.M

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