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A storage chest for Sonia

The Frugal Girl

Many years ago, I got a little wooden chest from freecycle. The freecycle chest is pretty small. So great for hauling furniture. And since Sonia’s maximalist self fills her room with all sorts of colorful things, the simple white furniture is perfect for her; a blank slate. ? Then I was ready to make a delivery!

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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

It would be so much fun to have a furniture rehab class with all of you. But I also want to encourage all of you by saying that no one ever taught me how to paint furniture. But no furniture! In 2007 or so, though, I got a nightstand from Freecycle, and I decided to try painting it. I’m always inspired by your work!

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Go through your home – including hidden storage areas in the attic or basement or deep in the back of closets – and begin clearing the clutter. Did you find something on Freecycle that you were planning to purchase? Consider some of these other ideas for saving money for irregular expenses: 1. Yard Sales. Bank Your Savings.