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chloe1055 @chloe1055 (21) • Philippines 12 Mar 12

I'm a mom with a two year old daughter. Her birthday is on the 24th of April. Does anyone have a suggestion on how can we celebrate her birthday without spending too much? thanks!

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What are your best frugal living tips?

JulieSkyRock @JulieSkyRock (401) • Canada 26 Jun 11

These days, I am watching my expenses but seem like I cannot stop spending. Each day at least, I buy one coffee as the one I made myself never seem to satisfy my need for caffeine. Before starting a new week of work, I try to...

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I need some frugal tips for cleaning my couch.

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 4 May 09

We just got a used couch and every time I sit on it, my arms itch. I'm guessing it needs to be cleaned. But I can't afford to pay to have it cleaned professionally. I have a carpet cleaning machine, but no upholstery...

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Need Ideas for Baby Shower coming up

mamacathie @mamacathie (3928) • United States 14 Jan 09

My son and his wife are having a baby in March, this will be our fifth grandbaby! It's a girl! I am a very frugal person and am in search for all and any ideas to cut back on the cost of the baby shower, including the cake,...

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Frugal Tips You Wouldn't Want Your Family to Know About

amazon13 @amazon13 (69) • United States 25 May 08

When I was very young my mom would mix up powdered milk to save money. She knew that we did not like the taste of powdered milk, so she tried several ways of disguising the fact that we were indeed drinking mixed powdered milk. My...

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What does Frugal Living mean to you?

proudofmykids @proudofmykids (73) • United States 30 Dec 07

What does frugal living mean to you? This is a hard question to answer but to me it is saving the planet. Recycle, reuse, reduce! Perhaps some of the things I do seem strange to some people I recycle all of my bottles, cans and...

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Top 5 Favorite Frugal Tips

proudofmykids @proudofmykids (73) • United States 30 Dec 07

I have many frugal tips. Here are mine will you please share yours? 1. This is a given for so many and we all tend to forget from time to time. I combine errands. Gas cost over 3 dollars a gallon so I combine as many errands as...

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Would like to redecorate a room for less than $100. Need some tips.

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 3 Aug 07

I'm really interested in redecorating our master bedroom and living room before summer is over, but I'm not sure if it's within our budget. Mostly, we need to repaint the walls and get some new bedding. I'd like to spend less than...

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We're saving so much money on gas now!

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 30 Jul 07

Since my spouse cut back on his work schedule, we are actually making ends meet a lot easier. It's amazing, considering last year he worked seven days a week and we barely scraped by every month with enough to pay rent and feed...

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How many electrical appliances do you have running in your home right now?

beautyqueen26 @beautyqueen26 (16030) • United States 30 Jul 07

This evening, as we were getting ready to go outside one last time, I walked through the back room and noticed that the window air conditioner was still on. Funny since no one was actually in the room. And, realizing that this...

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Great frugal way to make shelves and chest for outside use

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 23 Feb 07

A few years ago, our freezer tore up. It broke at the worst possible time for us and we lost everything in it. What a mess it was in our garage. Blood all over the floor. I had been wanting to purchase a large chest for our...

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How To Make Your Own Window Cleaner

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 8 Feb 07

I have always made my own window claaner. I just cannot see purchasing it when it is so cheap to make. I feel good making my own frugal cleaners. I feel like I am doing something for the enviroment and saving money. I always...

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How To Make Your Own Counter Top Disinfectant

villageanne @villageanne (8553) • United States 8 Feb 07

I just dont know what is up with my cat lately. She has never been one to jump on my counters till lately. I know cats are diry and I worry about cleanliness in my kitchen. I try to be frugal in my everday life. I make my own...

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Hang your Laundry to Dry - Tips for Frugal Living

ElusiveButterfly @ElusiveButterfly (45941) • United States 11 Dec 06

When you remove your laundry from the washing machine, hang them on hangers or clothing racks near a source of heat. This will dry the clothing and add moisture to the air. Once the clothes are nearly dry you can toss them in...

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