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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales.

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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life. I decided it would be fun to put the picture on the front label, with a brief explanation of the event on the back.

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. It’s an opportunity to reset, redecorate, and redefine your living space. For those leaping, whether it’s across town or the country, the process can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Take Tucson, for instance.

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

Family Balance Sheet

Tell us about you and your family. Was there a particular event? We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Where are you from? What are your hobbies?

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Learning to sew takes time and equipment. Is it a skill that is worthwhile to learn these days? A super short history of sewing.

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