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How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As long as we buy them from an authorized source, we can get a guarantee as well. We were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. Baby Items. Sports Equipment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter Was Included in Eight Carnivals This Week

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

YFS’s post, How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Shops , was chosen as editor’s pick by Newlyweds on a Budget who hosted the Carnival of Financial Camaraderie #19. My Personal Finance Journey included YFS’s post, How to Keep Your House Clean without Spending a Lot of Green in the Festival of Frugality #322.

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Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. Not only is it easy (which I love), but it is so inexpensive as well. You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. Green ribbon or green scrap fabric. Frugal crafts diy halloween Thanksgiving'

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! I know I do. In fact, I did today! Winter clothes. Other tips.

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7 Ways to Reduce Household Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A meal plan can be one of the best ways to avoid last-minute takeout runs, as well as ensure that you have a way to use the food you buy. Before you get rid of items that are still in usable condition, consider trying to sell them, or give them to a thrift store. Nor is it healthy. Shop with a List. Preserve Some of Your Food.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. 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.