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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! These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. I know I do.

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10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store. By following these easy tips, you will be well prepared for your garage sale. Christmas in July This post was written by Marie. I have always thought that “Christmas in July was a catch phrase made up by. This post was written by Marie.A

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use those as well. 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. If you have old maps you no longer need, use them. Use old, unwanted material. Go Green'

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just bare twigs in a large vase, with old ornaments tied to them can be pretty as well. We live on the edge of the prairie and prairie grasses grow well here. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. Christmas in July. I have always thought that “Christmas in July was a catch phrase made up by.

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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Never toss china or tile into the garbage bin; these little well used and cracked porcelain treasures are up-cycling at its best. Cover thrift store finds such as boxes and crates with dish shards for an awesome magazine rack. Christmas in July. Create picture frames, trivets, wall hangings and more with old china.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

Family Balance Sheet

I started the Debt Free Stories interview series back in September and it has been really well received. Choose Thrift First Challenge. In 2015, the monthly challenge will be the Choose Thrift First Challenge. 31 Days to a More Fabulous You | Julie Bonner @ Mom Fabulous. Tony Gomez @ Monarch Butterfly Garden.

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Oh It's Just Like Surgery, It's Just Like Surgery

Work With What You've Got

I had this outfit sort of planned in my head with a much simpler coral beaded necklace, but since I had altered this one, I swapped it in and I think it works really well. I almost can’t stand a closed shoe in June, July and August outside of the office, where I proceed to take them off and air out my tootsies as soon as sit down.