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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Knowing when to get help is sometimes difficult (will the help be worth the money?), “I’m going to spend a boat load of money today in a furniture store,” she said to him, “if you give us x% discount it will be in your store, otherwise someone else will get our business” She got her discount! Negotiation.

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10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. You want to price everything, and you want to be prepared to lower those prices when people start to haggle. First, you can consider donating the items to a local shelter or thrift store.