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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

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I''m always looking for girls clothing, good books, and clean Tupperware. We placed ads on Craigslist several days in a row before the sale. Make sure your headline on Craigslist is very descriptive. I see many ads on Craigslist that are very vague and just say, "community yard sale". Merchandise Your Stuff by Category.

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How I Saved Thousands of Dollars on College Textbooks

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These books can run anywhere from $100-$300 and you use them for one semester. There are some books that you might want keep afterward for reference, but in all honesty it’s unlikely that you will use them once you’ve graduated from college. Then you probably don’t need the book. Share A Book.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. I have found new or gently worn name brand clothing, snow gear, shoes, household stuff, and books. Daughter and mommy were both thrilled. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

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She blogs about books at [link]. Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living?

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This idea came to me when my retired neighbor called me and asked if I could come over and help her with a Craigslist posting. And finally, #30: Make a coupon book. Using several of the above list of ideas, make a coupon book for the recipient to use at their leisure. Some ideas to include: lawn mowing. clean gutters.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

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My cousin’s mother’s husband’s uncle’s wife’s sister on Facebook brought bed bugs into her house when she bought a used sofa off of Craigslist… shudder, the story still makes me itch and I think we’ll be buying a new sofa. Have you joined the challenge?

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Children’s Music on a Budget

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Craigslist – a quick search in my area under musical instruments looking for keyboards showed them from $30 and up. Experimenting with musical instruments should be part of every child’s growing up experience, at least in my book. Check out your local school to see if they have a music program for the kids.

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