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Many of you know that I've become heavily involved with Savings.com and their new Savings Nation program. I've started teaching grocery couponing and meal planning classes along with 25 other people across the nation. I joined forces with 5DollarDinners.com, TheHappyHousewife.com, and SavingLifestyle.com to create a workshop curriculum that we hope will help change people's budgets and ...
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Keeping a price book can save you serious money when you analyze prices to find the best deals. Whether comparing two store ads or looking to stock-up with bulk purchases, compiling regular prices will help make informed decisions. After you find out all the benefits of making your own price book you might even go ...
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Don't let you old denim go to waste (or "waist," if you love puns!). Learn to deconstruct your jeans for every useful part. Beyond making a really cute pair of shorts, you could also transform your beloved jeans to make: a quilt a floor mat and dozens of other cute and useful upcycled projects. I really want to recycle some ...
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Spruce up your wardrobe and don't spend a dime. Invite your friends over and have them bring a friend and clothes they wish to trade. Then pile them up and try them on. Different sizes, styles and seasons make everyone happy. No one leaves empty-handed. Get more tips for a successful clothes swap party here. Photo ...
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Rice socks are just that. One sock filled with rice...pure joy! You can sew them up or just use an extra long sock that can be secured with a knot. Rice socks can be microwaved on high for about a minute to create a heat pack for: back pain cramps growing pains headaches "hot water bottles" for chilly beds and car ...
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Need a special seating arrangement for a family space or media room? Check out this great pallet idea for seating on a budget. Photo courtesy of Alexandre Dotta. Natural & Thrifty in 365 is a year-long series of 365 tips for living more green, natural and healthy while saving money. Do you have a natural and thrifty ...
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Be prepared for any occasion by planning and maintaining a well-stocked gift closet. This will be your area to keep planned presents for scheduled holiday exchanges. You will also want to stock for unplanned birthday parties and just-because-I-like-you gift opportunities. Keep a list with you of planned gifts you’d like to buy. Watch for the best ...
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Bringing furniture pieces together from different time periods and design concepts is easy with color. By painting all the items one color (and recovering chair seats) you get a cohesive look. This is a chic and budget-friendly way to turn thrift store deals into eclectic home décor. Photo courtesy of Bryan Patrick Flynn. Natural & Thrifty in ...
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Crystal Collins is a writer, author and speaker who's passionate about helping people save money while living healthy and protecting the environment. She blogs to help others save money, live healthier and learn to add a little bit of "crunchiness" into their lives.
Read more about Crystal here.
