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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Believe it or not, those name brand foods, household goods, clothing, and accessories you buy can be found in the same aisles with the name of the store stamped on them. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store. Many consignment stores have high standards for the goods they sell. Buy Store Brands.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

Every baby requires necessities like nappies, clothing, and food, but it’s easy to get swayed by the wide array of tempting baby gear. Try to account for everything: nappies, baby food, clothing, healthcare, and other essentials. Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops.

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Redefining Moderation.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, when I was trying to get healthy unsuccessfully, I cut back my daily soda habit to one or two times a week, I only stopped for fast food twice a month, and I started making the organic mac n’ cheese instead of Kraft. The problem isn’t moderation so much as what their concept of what moderation is. Again, redefining moderation.

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Readers Success: Shopping Trips & Tips

For the Mommas

Jacinda purchased a few items from local consignment children shops that benefit nonprofit organizations. Do you shop consignment shops? Check Giant Martin stores for a clearance on Purina One Dry Cat Food. Use $2/1 Purina One Beyond Dry Dog or Cat Food (SS 2/26) to pick them up for free. after coupons and catalinas.

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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. However, it makes sense to look for used items before you go buy new. 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. If you have clothes and furniture that you no longer have use for, donate them to charities or sell them at consignment shops. 7000 billion pounds!!! Having a hard time comprehending this?!

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

Family Balance Sheet

Every summer we take a week to focus on our girls, fitness, good food and spending time with our extended family that we vacation with. Vacations can be costly, but my husband and I are firm believers that everyone needs to recharge by getting away from work, and/or school. Time away can really clear your mind. How Much Should You Charge?

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