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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When you are spending more than you actually make a month, you need to downsize your appetite, your desire for flashy clothes, your shoe collection, your car collection, and your attitude. It doesn’t mean that you have to wear sack cloth and douse yourself in ashes every morning. Buy Store Brands. Embrace the Food Network.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing.

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning how to make your own clothes is a pastime that will not only save you some money, it is skill that can evolve into a hobby that you love. With some practice, patience, and some sewing know-how, you’ll be on your way to making your own clothing before you know it. Here are some helpful tips to get you going.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you have an uneasiness when it comes to “used” clothing, know that there are many different tiers of second hand stores. While the Salvation Army and Goodwill may require a bit more digging for quality wardrobe items, other consignment shops , like Second Time Around, have a strict pre-screening process. Check out Sample Sales.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

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Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. There is also essential baby gear, like a car seat, travel system, or baby capsule, that you may need to spend money on. Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

Couponing 101

I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! Sell some of the items.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

Couponing 101

I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! ” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! Sell some of the items.

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