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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

In 2007 or so, though, I got a nightstand from Freecycle, and I decided to try painting it. Zoe still uses this freecycle nightstand that I painted for her in 2008 And now I have eleventy zillion furniture painting projects under my belt. It’s even better if that thing is free. But no furniture!

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A storage chest for Sonia

The Frugal Girl

Many years ago, I got a little wooden chest from freecycle. The freecycle chest is pretty small. Her bed, her bookshelf, her nightstand, and her dresser are all free/inexpensive secondhand AND they are all painted in the same Benjamin Moore Cloud White paint. Continue Reading Want to see a free bookshelf I painted for Sonia?

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Take one caravan…

Discount Coder UK

Did you know you can pick up an old caravan for very little money, if not free? Try placing a ‘wanted’ ad on Gumtree or rummaging around in the Freecycle community. Trawl the Friday ad classifieds or ask around. The tattier it is, the cheaper it should be. Just made sure its structural integrity is. read more.

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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for a consignment shop in town, visit Freecycle web site, or check the Classifieds before you go to the store to buy new. This simple switch can save you money and green your lifestyle a little more.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It’s amazing the things that people will take off your hands, especially if it’s going free. Both the vinegar and the tea tree oil are great disinfectants that should leave surfaces germ free. As the old saying goes; ‘One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.’.

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