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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! I know I do. In fact, I did today!

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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. Then I found a sheet just full of fancy shapes in black and white.

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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!) Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment.

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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. Tip: You can also get cash back on your online purchases by shopping through Ebates – you can get anywhere from 1%-20% cash back depending on the store! Hit up fall garage sales. It never hurts to ask!

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. These make nice gifts too.

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Back to School Clothes for Less | 5 Tips to Save

Saving Cents With Sense

Check your paper or local events board to see if any kid’s clothing swaps are happening in your area. Tip: You can also get cash back on your online purchases by shopping through Ebates – you can get anywhere from 1%-20% cash back depending on the store! Hit up fall garage sales. It never hurts to ask!

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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!) Sometimes second hand sports stores also carry this type of equipment.

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