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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. We have bought a few pieces of furniture new such as our couch. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Electronics.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

When we bought couches shortly after our marriage, we bought used. When we bought couches shortly after our marriage, we bought used. We were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. My husband and I purchased refurbished computers.

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Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. Green ribbon or green scrap fabric. This can be found at your local dollar store or craft store. Several sheets of old newspaper.

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