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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Sales are a great place to find your Christmas décor. Go Frugal'

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a hobby. Of course you will also have ongoing costs such as thread, patterns and material as well. Perhaps something that gave you a marketable skill instead of a hobby skill? We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable.

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