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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Darn the holes in your socks instead of throwing them out.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

Hosting garage sales & reselling items. Then, I had a major decluttering experience during our move out to Seattle, and my focus changed – I try to be much more thoughtful about what I’m bringing into my home, and I choose to donate or “pay it forward” (give items away to people in my life that could use them).