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One Must Be Organized To Be Frugal

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My biggest organizational struggle is paper clutter.

This week I’ve been busy getting ready for my yard sale tomorrow. I’m proud to say that my house is mostly decluttered, save [...]

Sometimes it Pays to Spend More

My new vacuum, otherwise known as The Purple Beast.

Saturday I was cleaning for Easter when the inevitable happened.  My vacuum, which has been on it’s last legs since the day I bought it, stopped working.  I checked the belt.  Made sure it wasn’t clogged.  Nothing, except for a nasty burning smell.
Fortunately the only guest we [...]

Tightwad Tuesday: Recycle

Recycling saves money and the environment.

Being frugal means being a good steward of your resources.  What better way to be a good steward than to make sure your stuff doesn’t end up in the county landfill when you’re through with it?
Besides being a good use of resources, recycling can save you money.  In Oregon we [...]

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