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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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How We Frugal-ed in September 2022

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I planted a small garden this year: 2 tomato plants, 1 cucumber, 1 pepper plant that sadly didn’t make it, and 1 butternut squash. My butternut plant yielded nine beautiful squashes. I roasted them and put them in the freezer for future use. My Frugal Shenanigans! Garden Harvest. Way more than last year.

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7 Common DIY Moving Mistakes to Avoid

Koupon Karen

Whether you’re relocating to another part of this beautiful city or moving to a new state, a DIY move often seems like a cost-effective and flexible option. Use sturdy boxes, bubble wrap, and packing paper to protect your items. For plants, the challenge is keeping them healthy and intact.

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How We Frugal-ed through April 2020

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So we’re doubling down on our frugalness and we’ve set into motion some strategies to prepare for the unstable economy and any lost income ahead. I also put quite a bit in the freezer for later use and made ham stock from the bone for homemade ham and bean soup. Frugal Kitchen in April: Free Ham? More frugal shenanigans!

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Six Fall Money Savers

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are six things we do in the fall that help us save money by using what we have, being energy efficient or maintaining our stuff so it lasts longer. Not only does mulch save money on watering, but it comes for the price of labor for us. Each fall as they fall, we scoop them and grind them using the lawn tractor.

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How We’re Saving Money On Water Even Though We Live in the Desert

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even though we live in the desert, we’re finding ways to conserve water and keep our monthly water bill low. Strategies We’re Using to Conserve Water. Landscape with plants that have a low water requirement. We use our rice cooker almost every day. Plant our garden where it receives some shade.

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Enhance Your Bathroom With These Simple Ideas

Koupon Karen

Consider incorporating a natural element, such as plants or wood accents. If you don’t have much counter space, try hanging a few small plants from the ceiling or placing them on a windowsill. Instead, consider using decorative mirrors to add visual interest and personality to the room.

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