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		<title>Bartering Basics: How to Save Money and Build Community</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angi Schneider]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 18:57:37 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Discover how to start bartering in your everyday life. Learn practical tips for trading goods and services, building community ties, and living more simply. The other day my grandson was showing me a new match box car. When I asked where he got it he told me he traded a reusable water bottle for it. ... </p>
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		<title>DIY Toilet Spray: An Easy Bathroom Odor Eliminator</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angi Schneider]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re tired of the harsh chemicals and artificial fragrances in store-bought air fresheners, it&#8217;s time to try making your own DIY toilet spray. This simple, natural recipe helps trap unpleasant odors before they escape into your bathroom air, leaving your space smelling fresh and inviting. With just a few natural ingredients that you probably ... </p>
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		<title>How to Clean a Toilet Using Vinegar and Baking Soda</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angi Schneider]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:30:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Cleaning a toilet might not be a favorite chore, but it&#8217;s an important one for keeping a clean and fresh-smelling bathroom. Luckily, you don’t need harsh chemicals to keep your toilet sparkling. Vinegar and baking soda are two powerful natural cleaners that can tackle tough toilet stains and buildup without risking your plumbing system or ... </p>
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		<title>Simple, Natural, &#038; Effective Cleaning Tips</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kathie Lapcevic]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2025 21:48:58 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[A Simple Home]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Frugal Living Tips: Upcycle, Barter & Save at Home]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Let’s keep it simple in our homes this spring and beyond with a very easy cleaning routine that is frugal, doable, skips overwhelm, and keeps potentially harmful substances out of our homes.&#160; The thing with walking down a simple and natural living path is that we often get bombarded with this idea that we have ... </p>
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		<title>Troubleshooting Bath Bombs</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kathie Lapcevic]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:27:05 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Use these bath bomb troubleshooting tips to get gift worthy bombs every single time. The thing about making bath bombs is that they’re a little finicky and definitely take some practice and skill for beginners. Practice definitely makes perfect as does understanding how to fix common mistakes for better bath bombs going forward. How to ... </p>
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		<title>How to Make Bath Bombs for Kids (or with kids)</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angi Schneider]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 00:47:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Making bath bombs for kids is a great way to add a little fun to your nightly routine. And if you happen to have some kids hanging around, making bath bombs with kids, is a great project to work on together. This tutorial will show you how to make homemade bath bombs your kids will ... </p>
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		<title>Create a Cozy Winter Hygge Home</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Idlewild]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 14:59:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Life can often seem dark and dreary after the holidays. All of the decorations are put away and the house seems empty. Instead, try these tips to create a cozy winter hygge home! Here in Alaska, the daylight hours are still short. The weather is colder than it was over the holidays and snow is ... </p>
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		<title>Thrift Store Finds for Fall Hygge Décor</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Idlewild]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2020 23:18:40 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The Fall Season just begs for cozy- cozy socks, blankets, lighting, food, and drinks. Use your local thrift store finds for decorating your home for Fall with hygge décor (cozy!) in mind and you&#8217;ll be more than ready for the change of season. Good thrift store finds really does take a certain level of dedication. ... </p>
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		<title>Tips for Living a Simple Life</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Kathie Lapcevic]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2020 13:28:13 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Living a simple life conjures up images of idyllic, peaceful country scenes. And while that can indeed be true, it isn&#8217;t the reality for many of us. Nor does it have to be the goal. The simple life is a deeply individual thing and looks different for everyone. It&#8217;s not about comparing one simple life ... </p>
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		<title>Easy Lavender Milk Bath Bomb Recipe</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Angi Schneider]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:28:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Bath bombs are a fun and luxurious way to end the day. Bath bombs can be expensive and filled with questionable ingredients but when you make homemade bath bombs you can control the cost and the ingredients. Use this easy lavender milk bath bomb recipe as a starting point for making diy bath bombs. Ingredients ... </p>
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