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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. My husband and I purchased refurbished computers.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While they may have had to buy used in the early days of their marriage, they now likely have enough money to buy new, but they choose not to. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores.

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. Not only do we save money this way, but we help the environment by having a slower turnover with our electronics.

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Best Buy 101 – How to Shop and Save Money at Best Buy

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Best Buy might be your go-to store for all things electronic, but every shopper knows that electronics purchases can get pricey very quickly. Luckily, Best Buy offers some easy ways to shave some money off your next electronics purchase. Trade In Old Electronics. You can find open-box deals online and in person.

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5 Easy Ways to Save Money in the Kitchen

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s also one of the places in our home where we often inadvertently spend too much money. Most people will read this, and think “yeah, there are a lot of ways to save money on food…” While there are many good tips about how to save on your groceries that’s not the only place where we spend too much money in the kitchen.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

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And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. So we’re helping the environment and saving money…it’s a win-win. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet. By eating your leftovers, you are saving money and avoiding the land fills.

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5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. You are also saving money by not having to go buy a brand new product.