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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. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. Go Frugal'

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The Best Place To Hide Valuables In Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure, once in a while a garage will be broken into and a car or some high-end items will be taken, but for the most part garages are left alone whenever a criminal decides to break into a home. Most everyone, including thieves, have seen or heard of the safes designed to look like beer cans, books, or wall power outlets.

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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. To save money, compare quotes from different moving companies to find the best deal. Look for cost-saving opportunities, such as using recycled packing materials or timing your move during off-peak seasons when rates may be lower.

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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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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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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Toothpaste Millionaire is a juvenile level book that has many lessons to teach. I’m reading it to my Grand-kids this year in Grandma Rie’s Money Camp and needed an activity to go with it. You might save money (but not time!). It can reinforce a family value or an educational need specific to your family.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Why learn to sew?

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