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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. They are free of chemicals, pesticides, and hormones. Air conditioners, refrigerators, freezers, washers, dryers, and other home appliances can be real money savers for a homeowner. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.

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Things I’ve Learned During 30 + Years of Home Ownership

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As a child and teen, I painted (inside and out), mowed and trimmed, punched holes in concrete to install decorate iron railings, worked with hand and power tools and helped my parents do everything from putting up a garage to putting up storm windows. When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance.

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Nicole’s Nickels Greatest Holiday Gifts of 2012: Gifts for Adults

Nicoles Nickels

This simple three-step system provides protection from daily elements and styling, leaving hair healthy, shiny and damage-free all year long. The product can be used 3 ways: As a Mask: Three times per week keeps the oil level balanced leaving skin feeling grease free yet not dehydrated. Purchase Information: Drugstores nationwide.

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