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If you're looking for the best frugal housewife money saving secrets, you've come to the right place. These American thrifty Mom homemaker tips came from the wisdom of several generations of my family including my great grandmother.

If put to use, you’ll find these techniques work; and your pocketbook will thank you! Join in and share your money saving home tips

Frugal Homemaker Money Saving Tips

As a frugal Mom (or Dad – that’s me), I can tell you the key to maintaining your home as cost effectively as possible will be to focus more on needs than wants. You’ll find that staying organized is also key; time is money. Below, are proven frugal homemaker tips that will save you a bundle:

Canned preserves

Make your own bread. We use a bread maker; it’s simple and tastes great

Sewing. Sewing keeps your clothes around longer so you spend less

Re-use rags. Don’t throw them away if they’re dirty. They can be washed and used over again

Clothes-line. This saves on your dryer costs
Clean up messes as soon as you make them; otherwise things accumulate and you’ll have to deal with clutter

Have a home cleaning schedule. For example, we do laundry Wednesday’s and Saturday’s, vacuuming on Thursdays, etc.

Frugal meals that are big money savers
Empty milk containers. You can use them for funnels when changing your oil, scooping poop, storing beverages such as lemonade.

Other frugal household tips

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