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19 Articles to Help You Prepare for Back to School

Family Balance Sheet

Getting Started in Homeschooling: Tools to Use at Life as MOM. Sales Tax Holiday 2011 at Consumerism Commentary - A list of dates, states participating, the items that will be relieved of a sales tax and the maximum cost. How To Save Money on School Supplies at Green Back Gal. Let us know in the comments.

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Why Cheaper Isn’t Always Better

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

By spending a little more on garden tools, we have higher quality items that don’t break as we use them. Indeed, our neighbor, who buys the cheapest he can find, has been through three sets of tools in the last seven years. Go Frugal Money Tips' This philosophy works for shoes, furniture, and many other items.

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Live Green and Get More Green in Your Wallet

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, it’s not just lack of money that makes people want to cut back, re-purpose, or live within their means… it’s also a case of wanting to be ecologically responsible. Here are a few ideas to cultivate a more eco-friendly atmosphere – and save money – around your home. Save on Entertainment. Avoid Consumerism.

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You can take an active role in changing our throw away society to one that produces less waste, and reduces consumerism. Oh, and did I mention, you could save money? Once you learn the skills, you can pass along your fix it attitude and ability to your kids. How can you start your own repair cafe?

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