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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. Too many stories of Craigslist gone wrong. But when I found a pretty good solution on Craigslist, I sent my husband to pick it up the dresser. A matching twin headboard was included, but she doesn’t need it, so I might try to sell it at our next yard sale, or Craigslist.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

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Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist. Public transportation can also be a great alternative depending on the area and your comfort level. And vice versa!)

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Ways to Make Your Next Move More Eco Friendly

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Many people would rather just buy the boxes, paper, and bubble wrap at a discounted price on Craigslist and get everything they need at once. – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Less Obvious Things That You Need To Buy Before Moving Out How To Pack A Waste-Free Lunch. Another Alternative. Relocating? Go Frugal Go Green'

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. 19 – Shop thrifty for you clothing needs. 22 – Flip your thrifty finds. Yard sales take some work, but you can declutter your house and make some cash in the same weekend.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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If you have some bigger items, you will likely make more money selling them on Craigslist or your local Facebook sale page than at a yard sale. 23 – Flip your thrifty finds. If you have an eye for antiques and unique collectibles, scour yard sales and thrift stores and flip your finds on websites like Craigslist and eBay.

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Want to Travel the World for Free? Then Do This.

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You can also find home swapping opportunities on websites like Gumtree , Craigslist , Home Exchange , or Loquo. Related posts: 5 Ways to Save on Travel 4 Good Reasons To Buy Travel Insurance Thrifty Ways to Save on Travel 5 Ways to Create the Perfect World End World Hunger: 5 Simple Ways You Can Make a Difference.

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The Final Day of 31 Days to Find $1000 ~ How Did You Do?

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Day 3: Sell Your Big Stuff on Craigslist. This post is linked to Thrifty Thursday. I would LOVE to hear about your success in October, so please let us know in the comments. The 31 Days Recap: Day 1: Make October a “Needs” Only Month. Day 2: Have a Yard Sale. Day 4: Find a Seasonal Part-Time Retail Job.

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