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8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Only 2 days left. Take a peek.

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Donating Household Clutter and Taking a Tax Deduction

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Unfortunately not everything in your home is considered a tax deduction if donated. There are rules to follow when taking a tax deduction for your donated items. Household items that can be deducted if donated are furniture and furnishings, electronics, appliances, linens, and other similar items. Household items. high value.

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How to Furnish a New Home For Next to Nothing

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Since there were four chairs and only three fit at the island, we repurposed the fourth chair by painting it and using it as a decoration in our spare bedroom. We painted the chair white (it used to be espresso brown) and freshened up the beige suede seat with a mustard color fabric that went well with the room. Go Frugal'

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Mom’s black cape, some makeup and a piece of cardboard cut and painted black to make bats ears can make someone into Dracula. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Re-purpose the used costume.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. But, find one in a high end neighborhood, one where the store sorts through the donations to select only the best. It would have been perfectly functional (although a bit rusty) as is, but hubby decided to paint it. A brand new croquet se t – $5. Books and DVDs.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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Recently I tried something completely new to me and earned $1000 in less than 3 months by donating plasma–see the details in #14. I love a pedicure too, but if you’re trying to save money, try to paint your piggies yourself. Bring in Extra Money: 14 – Donate Plasma. Pretty nails and toes?

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

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Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. One project that almost anyone can do with just a few of the right tools is painting. Pick out your desired paint color at the hardware store and ask the sales person what you will need to paint a room. But there is good news.