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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Sales are a great place to find your Christmas décor. Go Frugal'

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You met someone, they moved in with their 2 dogs and a cat. But as time wears on, the cats and dogs move on and the kids move out. You may throw some stuff away.

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10 Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames

Saving Cents With Sense

Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! But did you know that are many other ways to use a picture frame besides just framing a picture of your cute cat or precious kiddos? There sure are!

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats. Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent). But generally, most things have gone up in cost.

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