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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

One way to save money on this is to simply make a list of all the single-use products you have at home and see if you can’t swap them for a longer-lasting option. Organize “Swap Days” In the time of our great-grandmas, there was something known as the barter trade. We still have versions of this today.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Clothing swaps are a great way to spend a frugal evening with friends while clearing out your closet and scoring some new finds. Go Frugal'

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10 Fun & Budget-Friendly Christmas Party Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

And you don’t have to buy a new ugly sweater, you could either visit your favorite thrift store or decorate a sweater you already own. Host a Swap Meet. Swaps are a great theme for your moms’ group, the neighborhood, and family. Swaps are a great theme for your moms’ group, the neighborhood, and family.

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How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Maybe you could organize a clothes swap amongst your friends. Whatever you choose, you will be de-cluttering your home, recycling, re-using and maybe making a bit of money as well.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

They can be found in a number of places, from online book swaps to eBay to Amazon. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores How to Save Money on Baby Costs. Entertainment. What do you think?

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How to Save Money on Halloween Costumes

Saving Cents With Sense

Visit your local thrift shop. Even if your local thrift shop does not have a costume section, you can still find some fun and funky secondhand clothing to use for costumes. Swap with friends. Or, gather a few friends and host a costume swap. Peruse these items and get creative! Do you have friends with children?

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8 Summer Date Night Ideas

Family Balance Sheet

One thing lead to another and we were swapping some life lessons and the topic happened to be marriage. You each choose something for the other to find at a consignment, thrift, or vintage shop. We just had some people over to our house for lunch this past weekend. It was a low key and fun afternoon with several conversations flowing.