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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. Canners are readily available for sale at a great discount through online sellers at eBay and Craigslist. Having canning jars and the canner are not the only tools you need to get started in canning.

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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. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist. Consuming less means less manufacturing, production, and creation of environmentally unfriendly items. Buy in bulk. Buy organic.

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Find out how Jessica & Her Husband Paid off $175,000 of Debt

Family Balance Sheet

We saved any that we could from my husbands checks, we sold things from around the house on craigslist and ultimately we started taking everything we earned from our photography business which was a normal part of income for us and used it all on debt. It will give you the tools and confidence you need to slowly start killing the debt!

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

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. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Remember that you can reupholster fabric cushions and refinish wooden furniture. #2

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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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How this Couple Eliminated $180,000 of Debt in 12 Months!

Family Balance Sheet

Baby furniture, BBQ pits, tools, guns… EVERYTHING. The rule was, if I could get $50 bucks or more for it, it was going on Craigslist. To not count on debt being a tool we can use. We also listed to The Dave Ramsey Show every day for daily motivation while we worked the baby steps. We sold EVERYTHING!

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

Saving Everyday

Clothing and furniture are just a couple of the things you can buy on the Facebook marketplace , Craigslist , and OfferUp. My husband got all the gardening tools he needed at a fraction of the price. 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.