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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.”

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). When we’re crazy busy and the family is demanding that they be fed, I always have the ingredients for spaghetti on hand. And when dining out, at least follow these 15 Smart Tips to Save Money when Eating Out. 18 – Use Cash Back Grocery apps.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

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We bought a used pop-up several years ago and it was one of the best decisions for our family We absolutely adore camping, and we’d like to upgrade to a travel trailer. I don’t want to use the term extreme frugality, because that sounds absolutely horrible. Save for a camper upgrade. The Guidelines for 2018: 1. Restaurants.