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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. You can save thousands a year with a smaller house and smaller mortgage. Again, you can save thousands with a smaller car that is less expensive and more fuel efficient. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Get a smaller car.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Family hand me downs and heirloom furniture can also save you money. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale.

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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. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance. You will save a lot of time and money! I thought I knew all about keeping a house. You just can’t keep up.

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