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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

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You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. Purchasing a garment that fits perfectly now will mean your child will grow out of it that much more quickly. Aim for Neutral Items. Whenever possible, try to focus on neutrals.

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No Fuss DIY Swiffer Dry Sweeping Refills

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I keep it charged in my garage and I have now gotten into the habit of Swiffering (is that a word?) To solve my problem, I took some old flannel baby blankets and cut them into 10 1/2 inch by 8 1/2 inch squares to fit my Swiffer. And when these squares wear out, I’ll head to the thrift store for some cheap flannel shirts.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

If you’d prefer to do something a little more active fitness videos are a good way to get started. If you have digital cable services, many offer On Demand videos that include fitness workouts. Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you. Free Local Classes.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. However, I have found that most of the stuff either doesn’t fit me, is stylistically challenged or a weird color if I wait. Stores also stock up on gift sets with cosmetics for the holidays and may need to move it fast in January.

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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In order to fit in, you might want to dress the same way your co workers dress or drive a similar quality car or send the kids to that upscale private school. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. Included here is peer pressure.

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Organize Your Home

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We have accumulated a lot of stuff – lose screws, highly prized collectibles, everyday essentials, clothes that ‘might fit again someday’, tools, children’s artwork, food stuffs and more. I carried this idea to our garage. Use them to store those once a year needs – like holiday decorations, or party supplies.

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Beginning Exercise without Breaking the Bank

Saving Cents With Sense

If you’d prefer to do something a little more active fitness videos are a good way to get started. If you have digital cable services, many offer On Demand videos that include fitness workouts. Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you. Free Local Classes.

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