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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. An added perk in waiting to buy is that you are deferring gratification of a want (or maybe a need). All things Christmas.

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Christmas in July

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Making some decisions now about what you will and won’t do during the holidays will allow you to set up a budget as well as talk to any affected family members or friends (and even business contacts) so that you can set their expectations. If you garage sale, look for those decorations!

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

by Melissa’s Bargains. Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. 8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

by Melissa’s Bargains. Basic Steps for Setting up a Budget by Frugal Living Mom. Helping You Keep a Healthy Budget by More Than A Mom Of Three. 8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. Budget Organic – How to Spend Less for Organic Foods by Jinxy Knows Best. by Thrifty Jinxy.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture.

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MoneySmartGuides : The Real Cost of Eating Out – I was looking over my budget for the previous month and something stood out. Newlyweds on a Budget : Paying down student loans – The following is a guest post. Budgeting in the Fun Stuff: Really!?! krantcents: Budgeting is Easy! Well I’ll let you decide.