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Frugal Living

Going Green: Say Bye-bye to Paper Towels!

12 November 2009

Earlier this year, I told you how our family was cutting down on our use of paper towels, but that we still used paper towels sometimes.  I am thrilled to tell you that that is no longer the case! We have officially been sans paper towels for almost 3 months (long months, in my husband’s [...]

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Fast, Fun, and Frugal: Leaf Wreath

11 November 2009
First, take a big piece of cardboard and measure out the size of your wreath

You may be thinking I’m a little obsessed with wreaths.  Well, you are right, because I love wreaths! In fact, the girls were studying fall, and I just came up with this one when we were playing in the leaves. Now, I know this craft won’t win any prizes, but it was quick and fun, [...]

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Quick and Frugal Kid’s Cape

5 November 2009
Ironing the material

I was very cheap frugal with my girls’ Halloween costumes this year.  I refused to purchase a costume in a package for $20 or $30.  No way! So, I got the bright idea (Monday, mind you) that I would make their costumes. After a trip to Hobby Lobby and Walmart, I came out with shirts, [...]

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Frugal Family Craft: Fall Wreath

29 October 2009

Yesterday, the girls and I made a fall wreath for our craft time at school.  I spent around $15 for the supplies at Walmart and Hobby Lobby. What can you come up with for a frugal, fun family craft this week?

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Frugal Living – Recyling

22 September 2009
recycle-by-qualityfrog-on-flickr

Recycling. I would so love to have access to a recycling center!  I abhor throwing away perfectly good recyclable items!  But, we do not have a recycling center anywhere near my darling small town. A few tips I do have: If you are not near a recycling center, see if your local animal shelter can [...]

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