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Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

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You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents. You can also find deals on baby gear at big-box stores like Walmart and Target. That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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In January, I only ventured into Target because our daughters wanted to go and spend some of their Christmas gift money. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Surprisingly I was able to walk out with nothing for myself.

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Introducing the 2015 Choose Thrift First Challenge

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Too often, I resort to the mall or Target when I need or want something. While I love thrift stores, I can be easily swayed to run into Target or Kohl’s when I’m in that part of town. That’s motivation to take some time to scour Craigslist and some local second hand furniture stores this week.

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10 Ways to Find Cash for your Summer Vacation

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Your target customer could be seniors or work at home moms who need some extra help when their kids are home from school over the summer. Errands might include: grocery or gift shopping, driving someone to appointments. Housekeeping. These services could include: general or extensive house-cleaning, laundry, window washing, freezer cooking.

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

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Clothing and furniture are just a couple of the things you can buy on the Facebook marketplace , Craigslist , and OfferUp. Our store has a LOT of overstock from Target. I come right out and ask them what they can do to lower my bill, usually after reminding them that I’ve been a long-time, loyal customer. Check your hobbies.

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Find out How Chris & His Wife Paid off $52,000 in 7 Months

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No more shopping, no more random Target trips, no more Home Depot weekends, and no more cable television. We had just about sold everything we could on eBay and Craigslist, cut out everything we didn’t really need in our lives, and now we were even saying “no” to friends, family, and most importantly – ourselves.

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5 Companies that Deliver Anything in an Hour – Honest Review

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And for a small fee, depending on the company, you can get your groceries delivered and even have orders from big retailers like Costco, Ikea, and Target brought straight to your door. Items available : Items from major retailers including Costco, PetSmart, Target, Walgreens and Whole Foods.