The Frugal Girl

DECEMBER 18, 2023

My son and his family live in Montana. Oregon is strong into recycling, reducing, and protecting the land. There is not much convenient recycling. So, I don’t recycle like I did in Oregon and Washington State. I’ve been divorced (unmarried) for 15 years. Wow, time flies. Which can be a good thing or not.

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Texas Oregon Recycle Recycled 130

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 23, 2012

My son was delighted with the used sewing machine my mother bought for him. For years, my son happily used the scarf I knitted for him. There are a number items now that are created from recycled materials, as well as other eco-friendly materials. Buy Vintage. You don’t have to buy new to give a classy, thoughtful gift.

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Giving Holiday Gifts Recycle 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Last weekend my grown son was home for our autumn family picnic. 8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse. I pulled out our Coleman water jug and his chin fell on the floor. That thing predates me!” he exclaimed (he was born in 1978). These days most grocery stores no longer. 5 Products That You Should Avoid Using.

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Re-use Used Reuse Amusement Park 235

For the Mommas

APRIL 15, 2012

I have been waiting until Thursday when I pick up my son at school. Then the manager proceeds to tell us we cannot recycle our newspapers there anymore. This post might get a little long, so you might want to grab your coffee and settle in. I haven’t been going out on Sunday mornings lately. We split them.

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Nivea Smart Source Dollar Store Newspaper 75

Saving With Shellie

AUGUST 8, 2012

If your son lives in skate clothing and hates all things collared, getting the New-With-Tags Polo shirt for $4.00 You’re shopping locally, supporting a charity, and recycling clothing. . :: It’s not a deal, if you won’t use it. No matter how cheap it is, no matter the brand name inside; if you won’t wear it, it’s not a bargain.

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Thrifting Thrift Stores Clothes Clothing 76

Frugal Luxuries

SEPTEMBER 12, 2012

being the son of a Swedish/American mother and a long ~ time foodie himself.is One weekend , I brought the book with me to my Dad ' s house. I wanted to mine - his - memory , and knowledge , about some of the unfamiliar techniques I was reading about. Why you ask? quite versed in multitudes of unusual eats ( Lutfisk anyone ???). and unusua l.

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Kitchen Food and Drink Mother's Father 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

When people think of minimalism, they often picture families living an almost zero-waste lifestyle, meticulously composting and recycling so they only have a single bag of trash per year. We also say no to excessive activities for our son, and I say no sometimes to other obligations. He’s much happier.

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Finance Money Goals Donation 218