Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

I love to shop garage sales. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Ryan Himmel, CPA, personal finance expert, and the founder of BIDaWIZ.com suggests that you can save from 4 – 9% on qualified purchases (even if you aren’t a student!) Related posts: Five Great Money Saving Tips.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Understand what parts of the job may require code inspections and what the codes mean. Save over time to build the funds you will need for the renovations you want. My son had a tile cutter which he loaned to me. Talk to people you know to find who they may have used for their work. The How-To of Savings.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. I made a set of short drapes for my son’s room by simply putting a hem all around the fabric and attaching a tape at the top that let me insert hooks that made the pleats form. To decorate.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201