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Christmas Savings Club | May 2019

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So far I’ve found the money in a variety of ways since February: In February, I received a check from Ebates for $40.92. Also, in February, I received a check of $45 from a family member who was reimbursing us from a group gift that we took care of over the holidays. Read: My Ebates Review. How did you do in May?

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. What should you wait to buy until after the holidays? Most claimed that the holiday sales were of no-name TVs. I know I do. All things Christmas.

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Choose Thrift First Challenge – January Meeting

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At the beginning of the month, we were in the market for a bedroom dresser because my youngest daughter’s dresser fell apart over the holidays. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser. Can I find what I need at a second hand or thrift store?

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How We Frugal-ed in February 2020

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Frugal Kitchen in February: Curbside Pick-up: I continued my new grocery routine in February. Thrifty Finds in February: I try to hit up my favorite thrift store at least once a month. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting. I keep a list of things to look when thrifting.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The Women in World History website reported the following as Evidence Taken by Children’s Employment Commission February 1841: “Miss — has been for several years in the dress-making business…The common hours of business are from 8 a.m. til 11 P.M in the winters; in the summer from 6 or half-past 6 A.M. Why do you sew?

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