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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The spinning wheel doesn’t work really; I have to rotate the bowl with my hand, but I can’t complain considering the price. About half of my children’s clothing is bought used, and about 75% of my husband’s and my clothing is used. If so, what are your favorite items to buy? Go Frugal Go Green'

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Topic: 5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Finding a great deal on purchases is a quick way to save money, as why pay full price if you can get a discount? By cutting down on eating out or ordering in food and instead buy the ingredients to make the same meal, whilst it is more effort to cook, this will save you huge sums of money in the long run. Buy Second-hand.

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5 Frugal Living Tips To Saving Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Finding a great deal on purchases is a quick way to save money, as why pay full price if you can get a discount? By cutting down on eating out or ordering in food and instead buy the ingredients to make the same meal, whilst it is more effort to cook, this will save you huge sums of money in the long run. Buy Second-hand.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Follow these three action steps and the list of ideas below to find the cash for your fund. Now it’s time to FIND THE MONEY! 30 Ways to Find Money for your Emergency Fund. Look for money within your budget and find creative ways to earn extra money. 9 – Find free entertainment.

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Choose Thrift First | February Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

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. I found a pair of blue jeans for myself for $3 and some clothes for my daughters for $1 a piece. February Update.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – March Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

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. Now that spring is here, March is a great time to clean out your closet to see what your needs are for spring and summer clothing.

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Choose Thrift First – April Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

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. I need spring clothes and I always find the cutest name brand tops at BJ’s at decent low prices.

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