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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to buy things second hand. Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.”

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

How did you become interesting in saving money? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. I have always wanted to save money for the future. I want us to have options and the freedom to pursue our interests and joys during that stage of life, so we need to save now!

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How to Save Money on Baby Costs

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you’re thrifty and willing to compromise, there’s no need to blow the budget when your new arrival joins the family. Here are some tips on how to save money on baby items. Second hand isn’t necessarily inferior. This can save you having to buy a lot of the basics and you can concentrate on filling in the gaps.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills. Conserve water.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. We have some hefty financial goals this year and this is just one more way for me to squeeze more from our budget.

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How to Save Money on Men’s Business Apparel Without Sacrificing Style

Saving Cents With Sense

There must be way to dress for business on a budget without looking cheap or sacrificing a personal style. Buy in the Off Season. It makes sense to buy summer clothes in summer, right? In winter, make an effort to buy a new fall wardrobe. Buy Classic and Quality Pieces Only. Buy second-hand.

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Take Control of Your Money in 2015

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I’ll continue to offer additional money saving tips, ideas, strategies and recipes like I always have, but I have some new themes that I will be starting next week. In 2013, The Christmas Savings Club encouraged all of us to save monthly so that we could have a cash Christmas. Weekly Meals on a Budget.

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