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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. Hello, everyone!

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Is Extreme Couponing Realistic?

freestuff.tv

We’re always wanting to save money and given the current economic crisis we’re facing, that’s a good thing. The rise in popularity of using coupons continues to grow and the number of blogs, especially mom blogs is almost hitting saturation point.

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How to Start a Business in 15 Steps

Savings Corner

Bizee: Easily form your new business Smart money moves for your business Grow your small business with tailored insights, recommendations, and expert content. If you’re not sure what kind of business you want to run, use these lists to get the wheels turning: A strong business plan can help you prepare for every aspect of your business.

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How to Handle the Stock Market Roller Coaster Ride?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Is now the time to put that in the market and make it grow? It’s Time to Re-Stock for Emergencies. I will re-stock the pantry and re-fill the water jugs we keep. Using the older generation’s (ye gods how did that get to be me!?) Share tips on surviving economic downturns within the family.

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How I’m Managing our Family Budget during the Pandemic

Family Balance Sheet

Pre-coronavirus, we didn’t think twice about shaking a stranger’s hand, using the ATM keypad, or going to the grocery store without donning a hazmat suit. A layoff or a drop of business happened in the past, but a global economic shut down from a deadly virus? I have been using it ever since. Cash is King.

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Anatomy of the Financially Savvy Brain- Part 2

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For example, someone could be so afraid of losing their money that they may never invest it where it would have the chance to grow. This re-educates your amygdala to accept change and leave you alone in non-threatening life situations. We’re Spending Without Using our Brain? Embrace it as a part of you.

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