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How to Shop at a Thrift Store with Kids Main 150x150 How to Shop at a Thrift Store with Kids

We love shopping at thrift stores and getting great bargains for our family's frugal lifestyle.  Shopping with children brings it's own challenges and rewards.  Let's talk about some tips that have worked for me. Teaching Value One thing I love about taking my children shopping is that it gives them a sense of the value of a ...

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my mom 150x150 Four Things I Learned From My Mother

My Mother is an amazing woman: Strong, ethical, smart and financially savvy. I honestly believe that I would not be the thrifty, financially smart woman I am today if not for my Mother. One of the purposes of my blog is to pass on a lot of my knowledge to help others live healthier, greener ...

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5041040139 f0a0410a93 Ten Principles for Thriftier Cooking

Photo courtesy of Julie R. The following is a guest post by Benjamin Castillo. Next to housing, one of the biggest costs families face is the monthly grocery bill and right now, food bills are rising. If money is tight, and even if it isn't, one of the best things you can do for your family ...

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887338155 f7365a3d13 8 Tips for Preparing a Gift Stockpile

Photo courtesy of Dippylulu. As the heat scorches my yard, and makes me determined not to venture forth in the name of shopping and deal hunting, I'm still contemplating my gift stockpile. It's getting rather sparse in that box that sits in my office. I have used it not only for Christmas gifts, but also birthdays ...

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circle of friends cookbook dips spreads 150x150 Over 40 Free Cookbook Downloads

Amazon is offering over forty free cookbook and recipe downloads. Many of these are older cookbooks, dating back to the early 1900s. Some look so interesting, that I just want to get them to read and learn what it was like cooking back then. Here are some of the free books I found: Circle of Friends ...

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5621642411 bbef727966 Thrifty Decorating: Using a Wooden Crate Box

Decorating can be fun, but also completely frustrating. There's just not much in the budget these days for decorating, is there? That's why I'm planning to post a weekly Thrifty Decorating tip. Not only will I be sharing my ideas, but I would love for all of you to share your ideas with my readers as ...

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saving for someday dental floss 150x150 Eight Frugal Uses for Dental Floss

Photo courtesy of Saving For Someday. The following is a guest post by Sara Hawkins from Saving For Someday. Over the past several months, I know you all have taken advantage of all those hot deals for dental floss. Of course we all know how important it is to floss daily, which is why we have stocked ...

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5569165786 e0c1d05e4a Five Ways to Make Organic Food More Affordable

The following is a guest post by Mara Strom from Kosher on a Budget. When it comes to saving on your grocery bill, even the most frugal minded families have to draw the line somewhere. Feeding our families can’t only be about doing what’s cheapest. Maybe you have a family member with a serious food allergy. Maybe ...

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