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Tips for Buying Kids’ Clothes on Facebook Garage Sale Groups

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Garage sale and resale groups have become increasingly popular on Facebook. These groups allow parents to buy, sell, and trade kids’ clothes locally. Not only does this allow sellers to get a better price on their used clothes, it also allows buyers to get great bulk discounts on clothes they need for their kids.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Buy in bulk. With the rise of Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale, it has gotten easier than ever to buy items in bulk. Buying in bulk seems like it would cost more and would be more harmful to the environment but the truth is that it’s not. Buying in bulk reduces the amount of packaging that is needed for a product.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social.

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