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How We Frugal-ed in August 2022

Family Balance Sheet

I cleaned out a large filing cabinet and was stuck with a big box of documents that I didn’t feel comfortable just throwing in the recycle bin. I make a lot of iced tea and usually steep 2 flavored tea bags and 8 decaffeinated green tea bags in each batch I make.

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6 Upcycling Projects Kids Can Help With

Couponing 101

Even if you and your kids have a passion for crafting, you might not feel comfortable racking up a steep bill at craft stores like you used to. Recycled Toilet Paper Roll Flower Wall Art via Woo! Right now, making do with what we have seems more important than ever. Kids Activities.

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Branded Sunglasses are a major Rip-off

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To make matters worse, some expensive brands aren’t even better for your eyes despite their steep price tag. Maybe it’s the royalties or maybe it’s not. Bottom line is, they’re overpriced.

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What Is The Greener Option – Reusable Razors or Disposable?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even though some razors are made using recycled plastics, most will still end up in landfill. The original purchase price of the shaving system may be a bit steep but at least you only have to buy new blades, which are less expensive. Disposable Razors. Let’s look at disposable razors first. The Electric Razor.

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