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A storage chest for Sonia

The Frugal Girl

I painted it white, and I put it in Zoe’s room, and then Lisey’s, and then when I moved here, I brought it along and kept it in Lisey’s room. Sonia and I went to pick it up and I brought it home to sand and paint it. Definitely time for some fresh paint. That’s the beauty of painting!

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How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We furnished our house almost for free by using a few methods: Repurpose Old Pieces . 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.

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Ways to Make Your Next Move More Eco Friendly

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So far we’ve used the paper for the kids’ drawing and painting. Sure, people can get moving boxes for free by calling their local grocery store, but going back and forth to the store several times in a week to get a few boxes at a time can be a real pain. We also plan to use some of it at Christmas for wrapping paper.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

. #2 – Look for free stuff, too. Did you know that there is an entire section on Craigslist dedicated to free stuff? Just because it’s free doesn’t mean it’s low quality. So take a look at that section and any other free listings that you know of in your area. #3 3 – Do the work yourself.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. Years ago, my husband received a free family membership by working at the front desk of the gym from 6 – 9 am two Saturdays a month. Related Reading: 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be.

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

Frugal Luxuries

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Plan your gift giving for the year using my FREE Gift Spending excel spreadsheet. Read 30 FREE, but Thoughtful Gift Ideas and see how creative you can be. 9 – Find free entertainment. You just need some imagination and a nose for free family fun. There are many gift ideas that don’t cost a dime.