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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. Entertainment. Go Frugal'

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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

“How to Live Large and Have Fun”, “How to Spend Millions on Credit and Never Pay a Dime”, “Live Large and On Charge…Cards”, “Living High on the Hog: The Art of Budget Busting”…these are all titles of fictitious books, but they might as well be bestsellers. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

Couponing 101

Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Sell some of the items.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Head to your local library, fabric or craft store, or bookstore and look for a how-to book on sewing. Before you purchase any other materials besides a few reference books or patterns, you may want to start thinking about what kind of clothes you would like to make. Related posts: 8 Ways to Save Money on Clothes.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

Couponing 101

Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Sell some of the items.

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

Couponing 101

Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Sell some of the items.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Dave Ramsey suggests in his book, The Total Money Makeover , that you create a starter emergency fund of $1000. Put the money saved into your emergency fund. But when you’re trying to save money, cut out this costly expense. This time-saving technique will save you money and your sanity.