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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. ” Yes, they have 19 children, but I’m guessing they make a fair amount of money from their television show. Kitchen Appliances. Over the years, we’ve had a variety of used kitchen appliances. Our home is filled with items we bought used.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate.

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Sharing Goods to Reduce Consumption and Cut Waste

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Everywhere you look, television, billboards, the Internet, magazines, newspapers and radios try to tell us what we need to buy and consume in order to be happy. One of them kept it at their house in the garage, but each time there was a snow storm they each got their chance to use it, taking turns doing both of their driveways.