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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

Family Balance Sheet

We want to live WELL on LESS Money. This new routine only costs me $3 for the pick-up and I’m finding it’s well worth it. Homemade Iced Tea: Ignore the tea stains on the pitcher! Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. Frugal living is NOT about feeling deprived.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. Although we had to invest in machines like a plucker and scalder for butchering chickens, as well as the animals and their shelters, eventually our home-raised meat will be basically free.

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How We Frugal-ed in November 2020

Family Balance Sheet

I tend to focus on certain brands that I really like and that fit me well. While I like to shop at thrift stores, I have a hard time finding TALL length jeans for my 5’10 frame and I was in need of new jeans. I made homemade applesauce when the orchard was having an end of season sale.

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How We Saved in April 2017

Family Balance Sheet

I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid.

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Grocery Chopping: Cut Down Your Grocery Bill Without Using Coupons and $500 Giveaway

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can save tons of money over the course of the year by buying off brands, especially when stores offer deals such as buy one get one or buy 10 for $10. Homemade Goodness. Well, after purchasing the ingredients needed to make your own laundry detergent, you’ll see the price difference. Yeah, that will save you some money.

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DIY Gift Idea: Easy Tea Cup Snow Globe

Saving Cents With Sense

If you are looking to enjoy some holiday homemade goodness, take a look below at a simple Christmas craft you can enjoy this weekend. We were able to find the cup and saucer at our local thrift store for just a quarter each. Place this charming piece of homemade holiday décor anywhere you can use some sparkle.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. You can also freeze homemade meals, including soups, casseroles and other items. Create a meal plan for the week, and base your grocery shopping list on what you will actually eat during the week.

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