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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. appeared first on The Frugal Girl. But no furniture! The post Scared to paint?

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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. Continue Reading Sonia’s Side Table Makeover: before, during, and after Photo Credit: www.thefrugalgirl.com A sweet little nightstand with a drawer Continue Reading The post A storage chest for Sonia appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Tips for a Frugal and Eco-Friendly Spring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So take note of the following tips to make this year’s spring clean a frugal and eco-friendly exercise. But a more considered approach needs to be adopted for a truly frugal and eco-friendly clear-out. Related posts: Frugal Food Tips. Frugal Beauty Tips from Grandma. Re-use, recycle or re-sell. Freshen up naturally.

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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle. Go Frugal Go Green' It turns out, quite easily. The article specifies that Garlick did not buy any birthday or Christmas presents for her children, but I’m sure that they got items from well-meaning relatives.

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Canning CAN Be Cheap!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might even luck out and find one listed on Freecycle or in your local paper’s classified ad section. Please do not put your health or the health of your family at risk by not processing your food using the appropriate equipment. Canners are readily available for sale at a great discount through online sellers at eBay and Craigslist.

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How to Shop and Save Money when Expecting a Baby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You will save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by looking for the basics in secondhand stores, eBay and Freecycle. Go Frugal' Do you really need to buy everything new to set up your nursery? Furniture can be freshened with a new coat of paint in your choice of color so that it looks brand new at a fraction of the cost.