frugality
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One way I save money is by using cloth instead of paper towels. I started with shop cloths, but over time I’ve repurposed everything from old t-shirts, towels, and washcloths. These cloths clean and dust around my house, and sometimes even double as napkins since fancy isn’t really my thing most of the time. Despite…
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I began living simply due to necessity. We didn’t have a lot of money during my marriage so I made due with what I had. That skill became essential after my divorce. Things changed once the youngest moved out. For the first time in decades, no one else was affected by the decisions I made…
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I used to be known as the Shoestring Girl. I lived on very little in order to make sure that my kids had what they needed. I have lost my frugality badge, however. These guys have me beat: What are some of the things you do to save money that others may consider extreme? Please…
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In biblical times a man named Joseph was sold into slavery by his brothers. He turned this situation to his advantage, rising to become very influential in the Egyptian government. When it was prophesied that a time of lack was on the horizon, Joseph planned ahead, filling the storehouses with grain that he used to…