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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Kitchen Appliances. Over the years, we’ve had a variety of used kitchen appliances. What I love about buying used appliances is that the item is likely to stand up to wear and tear. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Spring Cleaning Tasks to Get a Head Start On

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. If you plan to re-organize your closet and drawers, take the opportunity to go through your clothing and sort it into “keep”, “discard” and “donate” piles. Clean Your Appliances. Wipe Down the Walls. Cleaning Out Your Closet.

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Donating Household Clutter and Taking a Tax Deduction

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I've been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes stacked in my garage to prove it. Clothing and certain household items can be deducted as long as they are in "good used condition or better." The fair market value of used clothing and other personal items is usually far less than the price you paid for them.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.

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Sears Black Friday Ad 2013

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Appliances Kenmore 24 cu. In-Ad Coupons $10 Off Any $40 Purchase Of Clothing, Intimates, Sleepwear, Accessories, Fragrance and Cosmetics (Use coupon code HOLIDAY10 online) Sporting Goods 6'' Evolution 4-in-1 Multi-Game Table (Billiards, Table Tennis, Air Hockey and Flick Football) - $199.99 Kenmore 7.3 Kenmore Elite 31 cu.

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. Think of it as packing for a short vacation; including toiletries, medications, a few changes of clothes, basic cleaning supplies, and perhaps a small toolkit for assembling furniture. Starting fresh in a clean home sets a positive tone for your new living environment.

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