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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. Plant a Garden. Gardening is an enjoyable activity, and it can help you improve your sustainability. You don’t need a huge garden, either. You might be surprised at what you can get.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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You don’t even have to stay at the home, you could just check in daily to collect the mail, water the plants and garden, feed the goldfish, open/close blinds, etc. During our vacation, we hired a college kid (whom we trusted) to stay at our house, collect the mail, water our vegetable garden, and take care of the dog.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

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” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! Sell some of the items. Really consider the items you’ve put in your “get rid of pile.”

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

Couponing 101

” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! Sell some of the items. Really consider the items you’ve put in your “get rid of pile.”

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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For example, if you love crafts, see if Michael’s is hiring, or if you love to garden, see if your favorite local nursery is hiring. And now you can thrift shop from the comforts of your own home with online thrift stores like thredUP. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields.