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The old saying “waste not, want not” comes to mind when dealing with frugality in the kitchen. In our modern day, kitchen waste is through the roof. People literally throw hundreds of dollars away every year by not making use of what they already have. With seven children and two adults living in our home [...]
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Last week I was in the supermarket waiting in line. The lady in front of me, clearly pregnant, had her groceries on the belt. The last group of items was infant formula, the kind with the orange ring. They were Similac sensitive formula. On top of the cans was a pink WIC (Women, Infants, Children) [...]
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Cloth diapering is the cheapest way to diaper a baby. Here are my tips for cloth diapering with very little money. 1) Flats are your friends- I know. I’ve already sung the praises of flat diapers so I promise that I won’t repeat myself. I’m just reemphasizing it as an affordable option. 2) Create [...]
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In 2011, Kim Rosas, who writes the blog Dirty Diaper Laundry, saw a newscast about low income families reusing/abusing disposable diapers in an effort to save money. Rosas, who is a cloth diapering advocate, felt that these families were not being educated about affordable and safer alternatives. Believing that many low income families might feel [...]
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Elimination Communication involves recognising when your baby needs to empty their bladder or bowels, and providing an appropriate place to do it. Rather than using nappies, parents who utilise Elimination Communication look for cues that signal elimination is immenant, and take their baby to a potty, sink, tree, etc. This cuts down on waste in [...]
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There is a difference between buying smart and buying cheap, and it’s a difference that can make a big impact on money savings – not to mention, sanity. For example, you could forgo changing the oil on your vehicles to try to save money, but in the long run, you’re actually going to spend more [...]
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My mom hates the word, “budget.” She says it reminds her of a diet – something people will try in order to get drastic results but ultimately end up reverting back to their previous eating, or spending, habits that got them into trouble in the first place. I have no problem using the word “budget” [...]
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I wrote about this a few weeks ago on my blog, and it’s an idea I wanted to share here with our Frugal Living readers as well. We all struggle with sticking to our budgets to some degree or another. Here’s a solution that our family has found that works really well to keep a [...]
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I have problems with commercial deodorant/antiperspirant. Not only have I struggled in the past few years to find one that worked for more than 20 minutes, I recently have been fighting a rash from using the ones that do work. I have long suspected a metal allergy- because wearing certain earrings makes my ears swell [...]
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For years, I had skirted the bulk bins with my shopping cart, unwilling to commit to choosing, measuring, weighing, and then, when I got home, having everything in unidentifiable stacks of plastic or paper bags. Still, I usually eyed the bulk bins a little wistfully, thinking of the interesting bean mixes or the savings I [...]
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Editor’s Note: My article today is an interview with my friend, Courtney, who runs an etsy shop called A Cottage Life. She uses her creativity and crafty skills to turn old, worn-out items into unique treasures! She also has had a booth at the Farm Chicks Antiques Show in Spokane, WA for the past two [...]
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How do I clothe four children (and us) on a modest, single income, as well as decorate my house in vintage, eclectic style, keep a well-stocked craft room and wood shop, and give unique, interesting gifts to family and friends? I’ll tell you my secret: thrift shops! Used clothing, consignment and antique shops offer a [...]
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