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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. What should you wait to buy until after the holidays? Obviously, anything with decorations related to the holidays will most likely be reduced in price right after Christmas. Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs.

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Redefining Moderation.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve also found the concept of redefining moderation to be applicable to my finances. I used to shop the sale racks for clothes thinking I was being fabulously frugal, now I rarely buy anything in a retail environment; it’s all consignment, gift cards, or hand me downs.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops. Many retailers have online sales and special offers, especially during holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It’s all about balancing providing the best for your baby and managing your finances. And this journey, like all others, will have its ups and downs.