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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Below is a list of equipment and tools you will need to can, along with my suggestions for finding these items at a great discount. I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. Canning Jars. Accessories.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Buy in bulk.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. 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. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique.

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

Frugal Luxuries

I ' ve found that lists are an invaluable tool for staying focused. " All things on earth point home in old October. " --Thomas Wolfe ~~~ As you probably already have guessed, I am a list ~ maker and leave very little to memory. In fact, the only thing I really leave to memory is where I put my lists ! the carpet.

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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Family Balance Sheet

The girls decided that it okay to part with the plastic kitchen, Handy Manny tool bench, and the Dora pop up tent. We placed ads on Craigslist several days in a row before the sale. Make sure your headline on Craigslist is very descriptive. I see many ads on Craigslist that are very vague and just say, "community yard sale".