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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A good deal on a big bag of fresh lettuce isn’t thrifty if you can’t use it up before it rots. Pay attention to expiration dates by organizing your pantry and freezer so that the oldest food is in front. Instead of paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!).

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Staycations Are For Suckers!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s true that some may not be able to afford that trip to Paris they’ve been dreaming of, but they can afford to take their family on a vacation that doesn’t involve an inflatable pool in their backyard instead of a beach, and a Netflix marathon in lieu of a sightseeing tour. Have you ever planned a vacation using a tight budget?

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(Exercising) The Art of Frugality

Frugal Luxuries

In fact, it was Terri's long-standing "Frugal Fridays", "Thrifty Thursday" and " Frugal Week " posts that have inspired me to create my own ongoing accountability list by way of this and future posts celebrating the Art of Frugality. (Of Reduced our Netflix bill to watch online only. It should be ready to drink in a few weeks.

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Totally Money Blog Carnival #18 – 6 Ways to Save Money Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Miss Thrifty presents How to Save Money with Cloth Nappies. Jacob @ My Personal Finance Journey presents FREE Netflix For All For 1 Month! Netflix is a powerful way to save money on your monthly cable TV bills. Boomer presents Organic Food Gardening. Using a comparison site, compare and shop around.