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How to Shop at Thrift Stores, Consignment, and Sales So You Save Money
Thrift Stores, Consignment shops and sales are a great way to get household goods and clothing. Find out the best way to use them to keep your household budget low! Shopping at thrift stores has been a love of mine for quite some time. In high school a friend of mine and I would go…
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Do You Care What Others Think?
My husband and I have had this conversation many times. We are different. We have come to realize just how true this is recently. We are different because we live how we live. We have no debt, we have a VERY small income and we make it work no matter what the sacrifice is that…
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Frugal Christmas Tree Decoration
I was on Pintrest and saw this absolutely CUTE Christmas tree decoration that can be made mostly from things inside your house! Next year I will be making this for our house (our Christmas stuff is in my mom’s attic until after we move.) We already have the tomato cage that you need to make…



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Hey!!!! I am Melissa! I am a mother and wife that loves to live frugally, spend time with my family and help others. I think love goes a long way and respect goes even further. I am real on this site because life isn’t always sunshine and rainbows. You’re not alone through all this and I want you to feel right at home. Join me in the ups and downs of frugal life and raising a family in a time where choosing the right isn’t always popular.






