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If you are looking for a way to save some money or if you are looking for a place to find good deals, you should check out your local thrift. Thrift stores are great places to find all sorts of things, but they are especially good places to find clothing. Some of the well known, ...
Conrad Richter, in the book, The Trees, describes the burial of Sayward's pioneer mother. Sayward was just a teen, but she took charge of preparing her mother's body for burial – instructing her sisters to help her wash her mom's body, clean the clothing to bury her in and sew a pillow to put under her ...
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 ...
Everyone likes a good party, right? If you want to throw a party without breaking the bank, check out these ten easy tips. Pre-Party ExpensesInvitations – You have to invite people to your party, but that does not mean that you have to spend a lot of money. If you are set on sending out paper ...
Having fun and finding entertainment and recreation opportunities doesn’t have to be expensive, which is great news when you are living with a tight budget. You might need to be a bit more creative than just booking into a 5-star resort or buying expensive tickets to the latest show but it is possible to find ...
I don't know about you guys, but I'm a music junkie. My job requires me to spend an average of over an hour a day on the road, a drive that would be pretty boring without my trusty iPod to keep me company. If I'm not watching something on TV, music is usually playing in ...
Some folks consider the American Midwest p-r-e-t-t-y boring. In their minds, it has little culture, no historical significance, no mountains with ski resorts and no beaches for swimming or surfing. However, those of us who grew up here and live here still, find frugal family fun activities galore.Here are a few of my favorite things ...
My wedding anniversary is 8/16! Why does that matter? Well, every woman feels loved once her man remembers their anniversary. Whether it’s their wedding or the day they became official, it is memorable for a woman. If you are about to celebrate your anniversary with your loved one, it is only natural that you will ...
Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. The first thing that you have to do is look at thrift stores in a new light. Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where ...
Buying cleaning supplies for your house can be expensive, and you have to buy different products to clean different things. So, even if one cleaning product isn’t very expensive, having to buy a dozen of them can be. In addition to cost, many people are concerned about the chemicals in cleaning products, and whether they ...
Congrats on a VERY successful 2 years. I hope you have many more! Cheers,...
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