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59 Clever Frugal Ways to Repurpose Old & Used Tea Bags

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

In our household, Iron Buddha Tea (or Tie Guan Yin) is a regular favorite. With regular consumption, tea contains important anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants. Iron Buddha Tea is actually ...

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9 Thrifty Hacks That Will Help You Save On Maternity Clothes

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

One of the things that get first-time moms like me by surprise is the cost of maternity clothes at retail. The second surprising thing is...how rare it is to find them used and in your size in both ...

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23 Ways Ladies Can Score Free Makeup Cosmetic Samples ?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Back when MakeupAlley still allowed makeup swapping, I gathered tons of samples from generous women that included freebie makeup with their swap items. As a person who has only 'hit pan' on maybe 3 ...

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What To Do When You Cut The Dog’s Claws Too Short (At Home Remedies)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

My husband said I was overreacting after cutting my dog's claws too short and it wouldn't stop bleeding. I mean, I did basically cripple my one and only dog daughter so........no, I’m not ...

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23 Inexpensive Diet Tricks To Shed Those Vanity Pounds ?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

"Vanity Pounds"Holy cow, how have I never heard of this term before? Hahaha! That's exactly these last stubborn few pounds are, they refuse to go yet so close!I know I’m within the healthy ...

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My 2nd Goody Box Delivery! – Follow Up ThredUP Review

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

I got my second ThredUP Goody Box!OK, so I really liked my first box because...it was my first box! It was extra exciting. I don’t have to do anything or spend too long in a disorganized thrift store ...

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14 Inexpensive Wedding Ring Alternatives For Nontraditional Couples

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

The older I get and the more I learn about the world and other humans...the more convinced that there must be something wrong with me.Like I still think paying back debt, saving money, and taking ...

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StitchFix Too Expensive? Meet ThredUP’s Goody Box Alternative ?

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

Ayooooo! I got my ThredUP Goody box on Friday!The ThredUP Goody Box program is basically when a used online clothing company that (for $10) ships you a box full 10-15 pieces of second-hand clothes and ...

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I Hate My Clothes (& What I’m Going To Do About It)

By Lily | The Frugal Gene

I hate my clothes. My wardrobe is full of 70% blehs. There is plenty of stuff to wear but at the same time there is absolutely nothing to wear.Since I spoke so much of my awesome frugal wins last ...

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