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How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I mentioned that our pub style table and chairs didn’t work well in our dining room, but the bar stool chairs were the perfect height, so they worked great for the kitchen island, and we were able to sell the table on Craigslist. Typically they don’t want to bring it to the dump or donate it because the item is in good condition.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. I love a pedicure too, but if you’re trying to save money, try to paint your piggies yourself. Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma. Pretty nails and toes?

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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Clap sticks from decorated paint stirrers. Craigslist – a quick search in my area under musical instruments looking for keyboards showed them from $30 and up. Relatives – Great Uncle Joe may still have that trumpet he used to play and might like to donate it to a future generation! Find A Used Instrument.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

Did you know that there is an entire section on Craigslist dedicated to free stuff? One project that almost anyone can do with just a few of the right tools is painting. Pick out your desired paint color at the hardware store and ask the sales person what you will need to paint a room. 2 – Look for free stuff, too.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

painting the vanity.finding another place for the extra vintage suitcases stacked atop one of the armoires.as My micro-goals for achieving this are layered and consist of a series of tasks such as bringing the extra television downstairs to replace the old one in the nook. the carpet.

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