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How Bartering and Trading Helps You Make Money and Help the Environment

How Bartering and Trading Helps You Make Money and Help the Environment

Save Money and the Environment I live in a small town with a handful of clothing stores.  That’s why I was thrilled when a local business owner announced she was hosting a clothing swap at her hip store Willow.  I gathered up a bag full of unwanted items from my closet, entered the date and [...]

25 Uses for Baking Soda Around the House

25 Uses for Baking Soda Around the House

Baking soda is by far one of the most inexpensive and versatile things you can have in your home.  Known for its cleaning and deodorizing properties, it can be used in the kitchen, the bathroom, the laundry room, and even your bedroom.  Here is the skinny as to why baking soda is something you should [...]

How to Have a Memorable Valentine’s Day Without Spending Any Money

How to Have a Memorable Valentine’s Day Without Spending Any Money

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of spending money you don’t have on things that you don’t need. If you’re looking for ways to make your loved ones feel special this February 14th but don’t want to go broke doing so, you’ve come to the right place. [...]

Is It Really Possible to Live Without Money?

Is It Really Possible to Live Without Money?

There’s such a thing as being really frugal but can you truly survive without money? How would you acquire the things that you need? Could you feed, clothe, and provide shelter for yourself without going to extreme measures? Would you find it freeing to be rid of all the material things weighing you down physically, [...]