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Thrifty Finds: a New (to her) Dresser, Valentine’s Day

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So for the first time I checked out Craigslist. While I LOVE to shop at thrift stores, the thought of going to a stranger’s home was a bit scary to me– a former 24/7 news junkie. Too many stories of Craigslist gone wrong. Next stop was my favorite thrift store where everything is 50% off on Wednesdays.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Have a Virtual Yard Sale. I love yard sales, but it’s getting a little cold in the northeast to be hosting one outside. Look for the big items that are worth your time and list them on Craigslist or find a local Facebook page where you can list stuff that you’re selling. Spend some time and go through your house.

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10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. If you follow these tips, it will be easy to manage your own garage sale.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Have a Virtual Yard Sale. I love yard sales, but it’s getting a little cold in the northeast to be hosting one outside. Look for the big items that are worth your time and list them on Craigslist or find a local Facebook page where you can list stuff that you’re selling. Spend some time and go through your house.

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How We Saved in April 2017

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Upon more online research, my husband felt the new repair would be beyond his ability, so we started looking on Craigslist. April’s Thrift Store Finds. My next stop was my favorite thrift store, Community Aid. They have 50% off the entire store every Wednesday. Total Savings: $300. Savings: $20.

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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

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You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. 15 – Have a yard sale. Related Reading: 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.