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Saving Money on Renovations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My partner and I have been house shopping lately, which has proven to be a very interesting endeavor. Comparison Shop. This might sound like a no-brainer for all of you budget conscious people, but it’s incredibly important to comparison shop. Craigslist has a bad rap. That being said, we don’t have an unlimited budget.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

Determine Your Needs Before you hit the shops in your city, it’s essential to differentiate between the ‘needs’ and ‘wants’ of your new arrival. There is also essential baby gear, like a car seat, travel system, or baby capsule, that you may need to spend money on.

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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

Couponing 101

Going to your child’s baseball game may be a fun way to spend an evening. Watching your child get nothing but net may be super exciting. Seeing your child run the ball down the field to score a goal may get your adrenaline pumping. Don’t Buy High-End Equipment.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

The season of family, faith, food, and…shopping… collective sigh… The spending part of Christmas can get crazy, so I’ve come up with a list of ideas to find some extra cash for your Christmas spending if you’re coming up short. The initial promotional offer may have changed, but it’s worth looking into.

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How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I mentioned that our pub style table and chairs didn’t work well in our dining room, but the bar stool chairs were the perfect height, so they worked great for the kitchen island, and we were able to sell the table on Craigslist. Refinish Free Items. We received a headboard for our bed for free that was absolutely beautiful.

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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Your School’s Music Department May Already Have Instruments. Craigslist – a quick search in my area under musical instruments looking for keyboards showed them from $30 and up. Craigslist – a quick search in my area under musical instruments looking for keyboards showed them from $30 and up. Go To a Retail Music Shop.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can live a much greener life by adopting a couple of green living ideas and adding them to your shopping habits. Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Borrow items.