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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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WIS, WWA | on a two-exam week

The Frugal Girl

We’re 25% of the way through this 16-week semester already! She was feeling kinda sad and isolated since she can’t drive; I took her out to a little Mexican restaurant near where she lives, and then she treated us both to a massage, since she had a gift card. Nursing school is a little crazy. But ya know what?

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WIS, WWA | Black Friday

The Frugal Girl

We did Thankful Thursday on Thanksgiving, and today we’re doing WIS, WWA on Black Friday. Obviously, you could give the gift card as a gift, but you could also use it as you buy Christmas gifts. There are some restaurant options and quite a few retailers, including Apple.

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True Food Kitchen | Best Restaurants in Nashville

Saving Everyday

Restaurants are opening and closing in Nashville faster than anyone can keep up. True Food Kitchen is a full-service, health-focused restaurant and bar. They’re highly trained, know the menu, and can answer all your questions. True Food Kitchen is One of the Best Restaurants in Nashville. The Food Company.

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Restaurant Round-Up – Valentine’s Day Edition

Saving In Akron

Here are dinner for 2 deals that you may want consider if you're thinking of taking your sweetie out for Valentine's Day: Outback Steakhouse. Thanks to Smart Couponing for putting together this week's best restaurant deals. Sweetheart Meal for 2 for only $34.99. Valid during Valentine’s Weekend Feb 11 – 14.

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Where we found money in April

Family Balance Sheet

I have used the extra money to pay off debt, fund family trips, or build up our Christmas savings. Years ago during our Debt Freedom Plan, I avoided using credit cards, not because we had credit card debt, but I was trying to limit our overall spending. I only use cards that offer some type of cashback offer.

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Meet a Reader | Kim from Iowa

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a Midwestern reader who only occasionally masquerades as Mrs. Potato Head. ? Tell us a little about yourself I’m a married mother of two teenage boys (18 and 16) who grew up in the country near a small town in Iowa. We are both naturally frugal and a bit introverted which makes it easier to save money.

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