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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

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I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Electronics.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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I saved us $200/year by switching to another company. Most companies will offer free quotes for a chance to earn your business. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid. They have 50% off the entire store every Wednesday. Shame on ME!

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

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Companies downsize. How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money If you are looking for a way to save some money or if you are looking for a place to.

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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

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The Jones Design Company will, for the price of your email id, let you down load several different tag design pdfs to print and use. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Use free down loadable templates to print your own gift tags.

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4 Ways to Save Money as a New Mom

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Plus, some recalled car seats might slip through into thrift stores. Companies that produce baby products often offer discounts and/or coupons. While shopping secondhand can be a great way to save, don’t skimp when safety is on the line. For instance, car seats have expiration dates. Look for Deals.

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5 Easy Budget Categories to Reduce

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Cable & Land Line – Due to a humongous price increase and a company who didn’t want to negotiate, we cancelled our cable & land line a few years ago. Shopping the sale racks at your favorite store is always an option, but there are two ways to find even better deals on clothing. Crew, Gap, and Limited.

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Repair, Don’t Replace

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The actual term Repair Cafe is the trademark of a company called Stitching Repair Cafe which provides support for starting local cafes. You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? How can you start your own repair cafe?

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