Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Find Back to School Clothes for Less. Whether your child is in school uniforms or traditional clothing for school, you are probably looking for ways to get back to school for less. Buying back to school clothes can be quite pricey, and leave you feeling broke before the school year even begins. Attend clothing swaps.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

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. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. Hang clothes to dry. Instead, we have two large clothes drying racks in the basement. Creating clothing requires a lot of natural resources.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

My Aunt, God rest her soul, saved Christmas paper and those silly little paper bows from year to year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. If you are like me, you have old material or clothing that is no longer loved or needed. Use those as well.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Plan uses for your leftovers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Wouldn’t it be great if you could have a positive impact on the world around you and save some money at the same time? You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. You are also saving money by not having to go buy a brand new product. Related posts: 7 Ways to Save Money in Winter.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

The act of saving. In its simplest form, the thing that makes a person a saver is the act of saving. One of those something’s is probably going to be finding a way to never be in that situation again – which means you will learn to start saving, some how, some time. They won’t save up for it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Will it end up saving you money or costing you money in the end? Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 Do You Save Wrapping?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Family hand me downs and heirloom furniture can also save you money. Often older cloth furniture retains the smells from its prior life. No one wants smelly goods!

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

The tagline of my website is A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned because I firmly believe that statement! Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new way to save money, so I love reading other people’s tips on how they save extra cash. Energy Saving Tips for Summer by The Frugal Mom.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Winter clothes. Christmas in July Christmas Shopping the Smart Way Do You Save Wrapping? I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Researching and booking a reputable Tucson long distance moving company , like Coleman Worldwide Moving, well in advance can also save you from last-minute scrambles and ensure you get the best rates and services suited to your specific needs. Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

I am very excited about this new feature here at Saving Cents with Sense – and for those of you astute readers, you may have already noticed the new “ Buy/Sell ” tab in the top header. Think of Ubokia as being an online garage sale where you are encouraged to share exactly what it is you are looking for. All rights reserved.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? It will also save you money! Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. I wish he was still around. I’ve got a lot of things that need fixing!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. Considering that many of us have walk in closets that house more clothes than we can wear in three months, it’s easy to see how her philosophy would lead to a lot less clutter, expense, and environmental cost.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

The tagline of my website is A Penny Saved Is A Penny Earned because I firmly believe that statement! Saving $100 is the same as making $100! I’m always looking for a new ways to save, so I’ve compiled this awesome list of over 60 articles to help you save on just about everything. by Koupon Krazed.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

Everyone knows that you can clip coupons and eat out less to save money. What if you already do those things and are still looking for more ways to save? Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it. If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Create your own changing station by placing the cloth-covered changing pad on top of a dresser. When your child outgrows diapers you can continue using the dresser for her clothing. Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. Yes, you have to do dishes when you use reusable plates, but the savings is enormous. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How did you get interested in saving money? What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? I cut it in half & split that half between my kids’ college fund, spent $100 on myself as a Christmas gift, and I’m saving the rest for new tires within the next few months 10.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Peggy: I’m glad to see folks finally interested in saving and investing. We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. That took forever!

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. What’s the “why” behind your money-saving efforts? What single action or decision has saved you the most money over your life?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. Put some money aside for savings and food. You spend your money on the wrong stuff. You have bad money habits.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! … This is a way to plan your purchases by month for the entire year and a great way to budget and save money! Clearance: Winter clothing, snow shovels, ski and sledding equipment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Thinking about saving money, traveling the world, investing in the market, or starting a new job? The Penny Hoarder : Get Paid to Reduce Your Energy Usage – There are some money-saving ideas that you’ve no doubt heard a million times. Just how much money did that save me? Read away my friends. Turn off the lights.

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