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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas. Winter clothes. Practically every site I checked recommended waiting to buy brand name TVs until the electronics show in mid-January takes place. Brand name TVs.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing.

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8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, etc. When you have mess to clean up, use cloth napkins, sponges, or dishclothes that can be washed instead of reaching for paper towels. 7000 billion pounds!!! Reuse what you can. Go rechargeable.

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