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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. Browse the entire list and let us know in the comments which ideas you’re going to give and what free gift ideas you have. Pet Sitting.

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Our 2023 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

The rest of the snowball went towards other things, such as a new-to-us vehicle, medical expenses, retirement contributions, and home repairs. We used the snowball method to pay off our non-mortgage debts. However, I will re-focus on my meal planning/grocery shopping routine to try to get this number down.

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Buying A House In 2023: A Step-By-Step Guide

Savings Corner

“Buyers should think about things like when they intend on moving and what they want in a home — amenities, ideal location and how long it could take them to save for a down payment,” says Edwence Georges, a real estate agent with RE/MAX in Westfield, New Jersey. These are all important to help define the goals they would like to meet.”

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Reducing Household Odors with Filtrete

Nicoles Nickels

You might be trying to help by using them but you’re doing just the opposite! The grand prize is $30,000 worth of home inspections, repairs, and renovations by a Holmes Group (Mike Holmes, a renowned HBTV contractor) approved contractor. Four 1st prize winners will each get $5,000 cash to use for home repairs.

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Meet a Reader | Beth from VA

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting a reader who’s been here since 2009 (!!) Tell us a little about yourself. I don’t use it much, but I have run background checks for divorced friends who are dating again through online apps. I learned how to repair my own car. Here’s Beth: 1. I’m 52.

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Karen and Nicole’s Holiday Gift Guide Giveaway: Teenager

Nicoles Nickels

Attach a label that makes it easy for the finder to return it, plus promises a reward, and you’re way more likely to get that device back. That’s what we’re here for! We’re sick of losing important stuff, too! Capsule Speakers ensure you’re never left without great music. We really do.

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