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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My husband and I purchased refurbished computers. Plus, if you keep the items in good condition, there is a good chance that you will be able to sell them back for cash or credit for other items. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. Our tablet, laptops, and desktop are all refurbished. Go Frugal'

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Take Your Kids on a Money Trip to the Store

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Cash, debit, credit, check. Ask the kids how they think the store owner makes money. Talk about what expenses the store might have (physical store maintenance, utilities, employees, supplies, fixtures and registers, computers, merchandise costs, advertising and etc). Learn About Different Ways To Pay. Money Tips'

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Growing up in the 1950?s

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!), There were no personal computers. Conveniences. There was no internet.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. I’m not telling you to turn off your refrigerator, but computers, TVs, gaming systems, smart phone chargers are all things that are usually left plugged in when not in use. top photo credit.