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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A lot of sports and exercise equipment can be bought used, and work just fine. Our stationary bicycle is a used item that still works great even though we have had it for several years. 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.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. This little baby worked great, especially on summer days when I didn’t want to heat up the whole kitchen by running the regular oven. The spinning wheel doesn’t work really; I have to rotate the bowl with my hand, but I can’t complain considering the price.

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Get Rid of Fleas Without Chemicals

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Make sure you do the floor, your furniture, under the bed and couch, and of course inside your pet’s house (if they have one.). It seems to work well, and it works for killing fleas, too. Using a broom is nice, but doing so can just move fleas and their eggs from one place to another. Cut your grass. Regular bathing. Go Green'

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$12 dress

Work With What You've Got

I spent the weekend on the couch, sick, and watching far too much Torchwood on DVD. My friend Bill actually first spotted them, as well as a wine colored pair at the thrift store. Dress, Soprano at Ross Boots, Vintage YSL, thrifted Bag, GAP, gifted by Erin H Earrings, self made. I love big earrings.

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Lazy

The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

Then we hit the mall to work off some of those calories and hit up the sales. I didn't do too much shopping because I am supposed to be on a break (which really isn't working out too well. I didn't do too much shopping because I am supposed to be on a break (which really isn't working out too well. How could I pass that up?

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Have a Mindful March!

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We made one big financial goal for 2019 and are striving and working hard to make progress. I will start preparing for the winter to spring wardrobe transition by spending the month going through our warm weather clothing bins and taking an inventory of needs, so I can take advantage of sales and thrift store finds. Find Cash.

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