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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. A lot of sports and exercise equipment can be bought used, and work just fine. Our stationary bicycle is a used item that still works great even though we have had it for several years. Sports Equipment. What do you think?

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you are self-employed, work for a company or in an industry that is unstable, or maybe you or someone in your family has medical issues, you might want to save 6-12 months of expenses. If you find yourself hitting the drive thru on your way to work, start making your breakfast and brewing your coffee at home. Pretty nails and toes?

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How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might be able to find one at a consignment shop, a sewing machine repair shop, or ask relatives or friends if they have one that you could either buy or borrow. Although you can sew clothing by hand, it can be very time consuming and tedious.

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