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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents. That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. It’s a great way to save money and reduce waste simultaneously.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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But beware, people want to pay yard sale prices at a yard sale, so if you have more time, you could make more by selling larger or more valuable items on Craigslist, local consignment shops, or a local Facebook buy/sell page. I happen to LOVE yard sales and consider myself a pro, so check out my 7 Tips for Yard Sale Success.

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5 Ways to Make Living on a Budget Fun

For the Mommas

Sell it on eBay or Craigslist. Clean out your closet and take your gently used clothing to a consignment store. Living on a budget isn’t just about saving money; it’s also about finding money that you can use to supplement your income. Do you have any old sports equipment that you no longer use?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. Not sure if online consignment shopping is right for you, use my referral link for a store credit for first time thredUP shoppers to try it out. Here are my 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.

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The Final Day of 31 Days to Find $1000 ~ How Did You Do?

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Day 3: Sell Your Big Stuff on Craigslist. Day 16: Shop Thrift or Consignment Stores. I would LOVE to hear about your success in October, so please let us know in the comments. The 31 Days Recap: Day 1: Make October a “Needs” Only Month. Day 2: Have a Yard Sale. Day 4: Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job. Day 13: Update #2.

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