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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Kitchen Appliances. Over the years, we’ve had a variety of used kitchen appliances. What I love about buying used appliances is that the item is likely to stand up to wear and tear. Many small appliances now break after only a year or two of use, but older ones tend to be more durable.

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Happy Earth Day!

Saving SAHM Sanity

Buy second hand. If you''ve got the time and money: ~Buy a fuel efficient car. When replacing appliances, buy the most energy efficient. Buy organic. ~Use reusable bags These take a little more time and cost a little more: ~Use your library! Meat, veggies, clothes, ect. Clothes can be organic too!

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How to Get By on One Income When Baby Arrives

For the Mommas

Don’t run your air conditioner unless it’s essential and turn off lights and appliances that aren’t needed. Buy second hand. Cancel your cable and sign up for an online streaming service like Netflix or Hulu instead. Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget.

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