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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few thoughts on giving your child access to music on a budget. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. What suggestions do you have for parents to give music experiences to their children without breaking the budget? Find A Used Instrument.

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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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. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. Electronics.

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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items. Establish a Moving Budget Moving can be expensive, so it’s crucial to establish a moving budget to manage your expenses effectively. Decluttering can also have financial benefits.

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10 Tips to Create the Perfect Nursery on a Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun. The post 10 Tips to Create the Perfect Nursery on a Budget appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Reupholster Second-Hand Furniture. All rights reserved.

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Meet Amanda & Daniel. They Paid Off $68,000 in Debt in 8 Months.

Family Balance Sheet

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We ate at home a lot and watched our food budget carefully. We still allotted a lot of money for food, but we were careful not to go too far over budget. How often do you and your spouse discuss your finances/budget/spending?

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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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