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Market Place: Online Community Garage Sale

Saving Cents With Sense

With great intentions, we usually set these items to the side for a future garage sale but as time gets by during our busy lives it is hard to organize and dedicate a full day to a garage sale. So let the Market Place be your personal Community Garage sale reaching out to thousands of people nationwide.

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How to Make a Two Dollar Seventy Five Cent Centerpiece

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. As I looked around at what was available ideas started popping.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Hold a garage sale together. Make it an all day event by bringing lunch and planning a few non-swimming activities (such as a hike or a campfire with story telling or beach volleyball, etc). Set the yard up with booths and events and invite the neighbors over for a fun old fashioned carnival. Plan your own carnival.

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How to Find Back to School Clothes for Less

Saving Cents With Sense

Check your paper or local events board to see if any kid’s clothing swaps are happening in your area. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. It never hurts to ask!

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Jewelry stores usually have excess inventory left over and no significant romantic events in January to get folks to buy, so you may find deals on diamonds after the holidays. Winter clothes. Cosmetics and jewelry.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

Many gyms and fitness classes offer free events for the public. Keep your eyes out for these events and incorporate them into your workout plan. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Free Local Classes. equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches.

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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. Participating in community events or joining local social media groups can also help you integrate into the neighborhood. Not only does this lighten your load, but it can also provide extra funds to help with moving expenses.

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