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Black Friday Berkey Light Giveaway

Black Friday Berkey Light Giveaway

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  Berkey Light Water Purifier Giveaway We are excited to share this Berkey Light Water Purifier Giveaway that sponsored by our friends at LPC Survival. The Berkey Light Water Purifier is an deal water filtration system for everyday use at home, travel, outdoors or during emergencies. Includes one set of Black Berkey Elements. Includes: 2 Black Berkey Elements Serves 1 – 5 People Holds aprox 2.75 Gallons The Berkey Light is easy to set up and install. It measures: Height…

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2014 Gardening Update – What Worked, What Didn’t Work, and What Needs to Change or Be Done

2014 Gardening Update – What Worked, What Didn’t Work, and What Needs to Change or Be Done

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A picture from last year. For some reason, I didn’t take any this year! This year’s garden gave me a lot of hope that I could actually grow produce and plants could thrive! That being said, there is a lot that needs to be done to the garden and I have already started some of that. I grew onions, bell peppers, tomatoes, carrots, green beans, beets, peas, cucumbers, acorn squash, lettuce, spinach, yellow squash, zucchini, and potatoes. I also have…

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The Budget is Getting Tighter! 15 Ways We Are Making Lincoln Scream and You Can Too!

The Budget is Getting Tighter! 15 Ways We Are Making Lincoln Scream and You Can Too!

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The budget is getting tighter and going to get a whole lot tighter. I have read a lot of articles lately and talked to a lot of people about money and budgets. Sacrifices are already being made. I sometimes feel like I am getting a bit extreme in my savings and learning to live without some of the life comforts. I don’t necessarily like that feeling. However, I have a feeling that the budget is going to get even tighter.What…

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10 Ways To Enjoy A Frugal Halloween

10 Ways To Enjoy A Frugal Halloween

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Hallowe’en is so much fun! I love seeing all the kiddos dressed up in costumes, pumpkin carving, pumpkin-flavored everything, and the creativity that comes with it all. I think I even like Hallowe’en a little more than Christmas, but that may be because I don’t want all the commercialism that goes with Christmas!   Hallowe’en can be done frugally, very frugally. For several years, we have not bought many costumes nor spent a lot on decorations. I am not one…

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My Wonder Oven Giveaway!

My Wonder Oven Giveaway!

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Top Ten Features of My Wonder Oven The picture of our yummy, deliciously Autumn giveaway was taken by Joyce at My Wonder Oven.com. A group of bloggers decided to let you know about these awesome energy-saving, non-electric slow cookers. In order to slow cook food, all you do is use a pan with a lid and bring the food to a rolling boil for about 10-15 minutes. Quickly place the lid on your pan and place it in the Wonder…

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25 More Frugal Ideas and Tips

25 More Frugal Ideas and Tips

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In October 2012, I wrote a post about 25 Frugal Ideas and Tips. I thought that might be all I could offer you, but alas, I have more ideas and tips! 26. Don’t run out and replace items as they break or wear out. Try to fix them or see if you can live without them. My clothes dryer will not start right now and I haven’t replaced or fixed it yet. I have been just fine living without it….

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