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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. While we do frequent the library, there are some books that we like to re-read, and owning them is a practical solution. We’ve bought used video games as well.

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Meet a Reader | Midwest Andrea

The Frugal Girl

My wedding dress, thrifted! I would like to pursue higher education in some way, maybe a History PhD, or a library science degree? etc” Well, I never wanted to be a race driver. One of my friends in my book club lives about 20 minutes from our city limits and does not have access to a free library membership!

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

Family Balance Sheet

Water – Unless you have a well, you probably pay for your water. Find a fitness video series that you enjoy and rent from the library or purchase. Thrift : I regularly stop by my favorite local thrift store and find crazy bargains. All of which I regularly find at the thrift store. Crew, Gap, and Limited.

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Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many libraries have great areas for kids where they can listen to a story, or browse through DVDs they’d like watch. You can often find board games that are inexpensive at thrift s tores , although it is a good idea to check them to make sure all the pieces are there before you buy one.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Head to your local library, fabric or craft store, or bookstore and look for a how-to book on sewing. Dress Well On The Frugal. If you have never attempted to make your own clothes before, or if you have little or no sewing skills, finding some good reference materials is a great place to start. How Much Money Can You Live Off Of?

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My standard of living (and most other people’s as well) is much better now that we have all of the conveniences from the past 60 years available. You researched in the library and wrote to the state’s to get information to plan a trip. I was born in 1948 so my early childhood was spent in the 1950′s. Entertainment.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

You can end up well ahead in the long run. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Go to the library. Instead of buying books, check them out of the library. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Frugal gifting. Drink water.