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Saving Money on Renovations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Craigslist has a bad rap. It’s true that there are many scams out there on Craigslist, and other local classifieds sites, but there are also some great deals. As an example, on the local Craigslist, there was a Maax Keystone White Soaker tub for $200 OBO, brand new. The savings are obviously far superior. Classified Ads.

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Easy Ways to Build Up Your Savings

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I know how hard it is to start saving. In my early adulthood, I struggled to save money and even had to open up an account in my mom’s name for which I did not have the password, so that when I transferred money into it, I couldn’t just take it right out. Extra Income Goes Into Savings. I have been there.

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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

But with careful planning and budgeting, you can still provide your little one with everything they need while saving for their future. Here are some tips to help you save for your new baby. You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents. After all, they grow up so fast!

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

How did you become interesting in saving money? so I just needed to spend money carefully and save if I could. I have always wanted to save money for the future. I want us to have options and the freedom to pursue our interests and joys during that stage of life, so we need to save now!

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How We Saved in April 2017

Family Balance Sheet

Did you save BIG in April? I’m constantly trying to optimize our spending to find ways to save money, but still live quite comfortably and well. In April, we saved quite a bit of money by comparison shopping, and choosing thrift first. The big hitters this month saved us about $500. Total savings: $200/year.

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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

Couponing 101

These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. How do you score savings on kids’ sports gear? Buy Secondhand Equipment.

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Christmas Savings Club | July Meeting

Family Balance Sheet

On the 25th of every month from January to November in 2013, I''m holding a virtual meeting for the Christmas Savings Club. The goal for this monthly accountability meeting is to give updates on our progress, motivate one another, and help all of us save for a cash Christmas. Our monthly goal for Christmas savings is $100.

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