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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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