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A place to share tips and tools for simple living and frugal lifestyles. For those interested in re-use, recycling, and cooperative solutions to a consumer economy.
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Welcome To Frugal, Plain and Simple
Welcome to those who, by choice or circumstances, are living a frugal, low-impact lifestyle.
This is a place to share your tips and tools, and to ask for the experience and ideas of other members...
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posted by colleenm
Introduce Yourself--Welcome Newbies
Let us know a bit about you.
Use this message to introduce yourself to the group.
We're glad you're here.
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posted by colleenm
The Poverty-Stricken Student
Juggling school, work, and tight finances can be frustrating.
I know, I've done it 3 times in my life: college, grad school (young married) and grad school (non-traditional divorced).
Many of the...
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posted by colleenm
Steel wool Pads
Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw away rusted and unused and smelly pads, Now a box of S.O....
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posted by junkgypsy
Frugal Food (simple recipes)
Learning to enjoy seasonal foods at their peak of freshness, letting our taste-buds relearn the subtle flavors of lightly-salted and -sauced foods, and valuing simple combinations of fruits, vegeta...
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posted by colleenm
Fix It Yourself
Even if you're not up for do-it-yourself projects, fix-it-yourself can save tons of money.
What little fix it projects have you tackled?
Preventative maintenance counts as does mending, bracing...
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posted by colleenm
It Was A Steal!
What is your latest find?
What treasure did you unearth?
How much money did you save?
Shout it out!
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posted by colleenm
Cleaning Supplies
The harsh industrial chemicals that we use for cleaning can often be replaced by simpler methods that don't pollute the earth or add poisons to our homes.
What tips and tricks do you have for spe...
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posted by colleenm
The Well Stocked Pantry
One of my favorite cookbooks is Fancy Pantry. It's full of recipes for creating your own stock of those expensive tidbits that make the difference between a pedestrian meal and a special one.
Shar...
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posted by colleenm
