Archive for the ‘Frugal Living’ Category

20
Apr

Eight Things to Burn in Your Wood Burning Stove to Save Money on Heating

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A wood burning stove is a great thing to have in your house if you want to save money on heating it in the winter. However, it is often necessary to purchase pre-cut cords of wood unless you live in the forest yourself. While buying wood can be less expensive than using other types of heating, it can still be costly. This article covers the top eight things you can burn in your wood burning stove to really save money on heating your house.

Eight Things to Burn in Your Wood Burning Stove to Save Money on Heating

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06
Apr

Top Three Excuses People Make to NOT Be Frugal

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Top Three Excuses People Make to NOT Be Frugal

The most common thing that married couples complain about it money. And single people worry about finances as well. Still, adopting a completely frugal lifestyle is not as popular as you might think. The excuses people make to not be frugal range from convenience and quality to perceptions of societal acceptance. The following five excuses people make to not be frugal are common, and really quite silly if your goal is to spend less and save more.

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30
Mar

Freecycle – Giving and Receiving in the Community

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The main idea behind Freecycle was waste reduction and making sure that the landscape was not taken over by garbage dumps. Basically, Freecycle provides online communities, based on geographic location, that helps people give, and receive, free items within the community. There are currently over two million Freecycle members.

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02
Mar

Three Money Saving Things to Do with Empty Tuna Fish Cans

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Three Money Saving Things to Do with Empty Tuna Fish Cans

One of the best ways to save money around the house is to find creative ways to reuse items that would normally go in the trash. It is also good for the environment. Tuna lovers accumulate a large number of those short, round tuna fish cans. Usually, you would just throw them out or recycle them. But these tuna fish cans can lead to saving money. Below are three money saving things you can do with empty tuna fish cans.

Before you try any of these creative tuna fish can crafts, be sure to wash the can out thoroughly. If the can still smells fishy after a soap and water bath, use some lemon juice and baking soda to scrub them well. Also be careful about the potential for sharp edges where the can lid was removed. Sand these with a file to make them smooth.

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