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A Lego bookshelf for Zoe

The Frugal Girl

However, when I got home I was like CRAP! It was all good by the time we came back home, so now it’s holding our miscellaneous stuff downstairs. It’s pretty amazing what you can get for cheap/free. ? That’s the beauty of buying used! That room has zero windows, so the pictures are a little dark.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

If you are thinking about redecorating your home but are scared of the cost, there is good news for you. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. 1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. New furniture is expensive. This site uses affiliate links. Below are some of the best. #1

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How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where you can find great, gently used items at great prices.

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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I think I have become pretty darn good at it, and I will even haggle successfully at big chain stores like Macy’s, Home Depot, and Best Buy. But I will say something to the effect of “I really love this piece of furniture and would like to take it home today, but I was wondering if you could help me out a little bit on the price.”

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Cutting Costs and Buying Used Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It is best to leave the little ones at home as they tend to get tired and cranky after digging through clothing racks. When You Get Home The First Step Thrift stores are not exceptionally dirty or anything, but you will want to go ahead and wash all your purchases before wearing them. They can help you make decisions and carry things.

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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You should also know that many thrift stores do not have changing rooms, so you will have to use your best guess or make your child try things on over his or her clothes. Once you get home, you want to wash the clothing before putting it away. Tax Free Holidays Some cities and towns offer periodic tax free weekends or weeks.

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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another very practical and easy way to downsize your spending without having to live like a hermit in a hovel down by the river is to eat at home. Yes, that means that you cannot stop at the drive through on your way home from work. No, you cannot have dinner and drinks with the girls twice a week.