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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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How To Re-use Common Items

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We also used the 40 year old burnt orange coffee pot to make coffee that day as well as the 20 year old ice chest and 25 year old rain ponchos from the local amusement park, old plastic forks and spoons, unused condiment packages from fast food restaurant stops and plastic tablecloths used at last years wedding shower.

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Five Frugal Things | Oy, that exam!

The Frugal Girl

I used a Starbucks gift card for a drink and sandwich My friend Mia and I went out to Starbucks with Sonia, and I used a gift card from my Erie YourTurn rewards to pay for my purchase. I used Chick-Fil-A points for a free tea/lemonade After my competency tests last week, my mouth was as dry as the Sahara, from the nerves.

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Affordable Christmas Brunch: Create a Breakfast Board for Only $15 ?

The Budget Diet

You’re in luck! This clever video shows you how to whip up a festive and scrumptious spread using only items from the Dollar Tree, and the best. Ready to spread some holiday cheer without stretching your wallet? We’ve stumbled upon a must-watch video for anyone looking to host a memorable Christmas brunch on a budget.

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A Lego bookshelf for Zoe

The Frugal Girl

A nice thing about using the same paint over and over is that this shelf is exactly the same shade of white as Zoe’s bed, which I painted several years ago when I took apart Sonia and Zoe’s bunkbeds. I primed it… I did use a drop cloth! Now we’re getting closer! That’s the beauty of buying used!

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Five Frugal Things | post-Christmas

The Frugal Girl

This is not the type of eBay transaction that will make me rich (we’re talking less than $10/each here), but I feel happy that I was able to do a sort of match-making. ” So I figured a prompt start on using it up would be wise. Marie likes to quote, “What’s the definition of eternity? Two people and a ham.”

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FREE 8×10 Photo Print at CVS – Free Store Pickup

Living Rich with Coupons

Expires 3/23 My favorite Freebie, and easy pickup if you’re already going to CVS! Once you have uploaded your photos, select size 8×10 quantity 1 and use coupon code 1FREE810 at checkout – limit 1 per customer. Always a favorite deal from CVS! Great gift idea! Get a FREE 8×10 Photo Print at CVS. Read More

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