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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

At Lowes online you can get 144 feet of brown, heavy paper for around $9.00. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Christmas decorations, wrap, bows and ribbon all are continuous offerings at pretty much every garage sale, thrift store or estate sale I’ve ever shopped.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I sanded and re-stained the wood cabinet and fashioned a matching frame for the mirror out of molding strips from Lowes that I got for about $3 each. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Craigs list.

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Halloween Spending Through the Years

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. Treats were mainly home made or low key – pop corn balls, cookies, apples or pennies. Louis suburbs but had similar experiences with Halloween.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) What are some of your favorite, low-cost ways to get in a great workout? Once you’ve gotten into a good routine you may feel ready to take things up a notch. equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches.

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Donating Household Clutter and Taking a Tax Deduction

Family Balance Sheet

I've been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes stacked in my garage to prove it. You should claim as the value the price that buyers of used items actually pay in used clothing stores, such as consignment or thrift shops.". For example, a ladies' blouse has a $2 low value up to $7.50 Household items. high value.

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Instead of expensive cheese and meat appetizers, serve low calorie and healthy vegetables and fruits. Buy a big roll of brown paper at Lowes or Home Depot and use it to wrap gifts. These make nice gifts too.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) What are some of your favorite, low-cost ways to get in a great workout? Once you’ve gotten into a good routine you may feel ready to take things up a notch. equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches.

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