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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

It would be so much fun to have a furniture rehab class with all of you. But I also want to encourage all of you by saying that no one ever taught me how to paint furniture. But no furniture! In 2007 or so, though, I got a nightstand from Freecycle, and I decided to try painting it. I’m always inspired by your work!

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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. So great for hauling furniture. And since Sonia’s maximalist self fills her room with all sorts of colorful things, the simple white furniture is perfect for her; a blank slate. ? Then I was ready to make a delivery!

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An Easy Way to Save for Irregular Expenses

For the Mommas

Yard sales are great, especially if you have a lot of stuff that you just want to get rid of, but if you have fewer yet more expensive items – electronics, furniture, etc – than selling through an online marketplace like eBay, Amazon or Craigslist may be a better option. Did you find something on Freecycle that you were planning to purchase?

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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. 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. Do you really need to buy everything new to set up your nursery?