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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? You may have self-image problems , they suggest that you might be obsessive if you redecorate often. One of the fastest ways to change the look of a room is to repaint it, but even that is not cheap – even if you do it yourself.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. You may be able to afford a larger house, but that doesn’t mean you should live in one. Do it yourself.

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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale. Older pieces may have different types of finishes on them too, so you need to figure out what is on there to know what you can put on top of it.

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

After all, both Mom and Dad had been do-it-yourselfers and had trained me up to work right alongside them. Know what you are getting into with home ownership – it may not be cheaper than renting! When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance.

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