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Author Archive for Denise (Staff Writer)

Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Friday, March 16th, 2012
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A few months back I wrote here about canning tomatoes. Tomatoes are, I think, one of the easiest items to can and a great starter project for anyone who is curious about trying a canning project on their own. Apparently my excitement for canning was contagious, as I have received many emails over the last ...

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Categories : Get Growing, Go Frugal

Yes You Can… Can!

Thursday, September 1st, 2011
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This post was written by Denise. The last two months have been very chaotic for me. For those who don’t already know, I had a cousin who developed cancer and died soon after. I was her primary caregiver and advocate. This summer has been dedicated to her care, and now, dealing with her estate.To make it ...

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Categories : Get Growing
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This article was written by Denise. Where I work, everyone seems to have jumped on the iPad craze.  And why not?  IPads are cool.  I mean, they are REALLY cool.For a long time I coveted those iPads.  I’d see a coworker using one and I’d start to drool (a la Pavlov’s dog)!  What internet addict like ...

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Categories : Money Tips

Cheap and Easy Picnic Fare

Thursday, June 16th, 2011
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This post was written by Denise.We just celebrated Memorial Day here in the United States. For those of you not familiar with this holiday, Memorial Day honors the men and women who gave their lives to serve our country. It is a day for remembrance and celebration. It is also the unofficial ...

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Categories : Go Frugal

How I’m Inherently Frugal

Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
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This post was written by Denise.I am thrilled to be joining the Prairie EcoThrifter family.  It is a perfect fit for me, as frugality is my hobby and passion, but I also find myself very attracted to the “go green” movement.  The fact that the Prairie EcoThrifter focuses heavily on both topics – frugality ...

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Categories : Go Frugal