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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, and other home appliances can be real money savers for a homeowner. Secondhand products are often just as effective and as attractive as brand new items. Buy energy efficient products.

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Tips to Find the Best Shopping Deals All Year

Saving Cents With Sense

For instance, the dead of winter is a great time to start shopping for air conditioners, gas grills and patio furniture. Once you find out how many deals are available in spring, you may want to do your spring cleaning just to make room in your home and garage for the new springtime offerings.

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Bee Stung Butts, Freeze Dried Diapers and Other Hilarious Happenings of Poverty

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Poor me, it was very hot and we just had a little tiny window air conditioner. I ended up freeze drying them in the garage! When my first child was born, we lived in the country – a few miles from the army base at which my hubby was stationed at the time. Our son was born in October, so I carried him all summer.

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The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year – Details

Coupons Do Work

Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. Summer Clearance Items : Camping gear, gardening supplies, bug spray, fans & air conditioners, BBQ supplies including grills, charcoal and lighters/lighter fluid.