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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. The added plants will help with the air quality around your home, and you’ll save money by growing your own food. These light bulbs use less energy, and create a greener home. Plant a Garden.

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8 Easy Ways to Reduce, Recycle, and Reuse

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Did you know that Americans dispose more than 700 billion pounds of paper, plastic, glass, wood, food, metal, clothing, electronics, etc. When you are working on a home renovation, buy your screws, nails, and other bits out of the bins and not those packaged in boxes. 7000 billion pounds!!! Having a hard time comprehending this?!

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Best Apps for Thrift Shopping (and Selling) Online

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Whether you hope to buy or sell items, this post will share four of our favorite apps for thrifting from the comfort of your own home. ThredUP bills itself as the “largest online consignment & thrift store.” Not only can you buy and sell fashion, but you can also buy and sell electronics, toys, home items, and more.

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Donating Household Clutter and Taking a Tax Deduction

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Unfortunately not everything in your home is considered a tax deduction if donated. Household items that can be deducted if donated are furniture and furnishings, electronics, appliances, linens, and other similar items. While I love the instant cash that you can get from a yard sale, this year a tax deduction will have to do.

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