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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. It turns out, quite easily. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. However, it makes sense to look for used items before you go buy new. Used items don’t use up resources at the same rate, and many of them work just fine. You might be surprised at what you can get.

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