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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

Couponing 101

Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Sell some of the items.

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The Best Place To Hide Valuables In Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sure, once in a while a garage will be broken into and a car or some high-end items will be taken, but for the most part garages are left alone whenever a criminal decides to break into a home. Most everyone, including thieves, have seen or heard of the safes designed to look like beer cans, books, or wall power outlets.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

Couponing 101

Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Sell some of the items.

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

Couponing 101

Between her two books and her new Netflix show that premiered at the beginning of the year, I’ve definitely been inspired to tidy up around the house! She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. Sell some of the items.

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Toothpaste Millionaire is a juvenile level book that has many lessons to teach. One of the lessons in the book on which I will focus is that starting your own business can be lucrative and that all business ideas start by observing and solving a problem. You might save money (but not time!). Where to start?

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