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7 Simple Ways to Go Green in 2013

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you aren’t sure about buying reusable bags , at the very least, you can save the bags from your last shopping trip and bring them in. These make great shopping bags, and you won’t have to buy new bags. If you want to get really creative, check to see if you have any unused tote bags lying around the house.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In our consumer driven society where we have everything for children from designer clothing stores to classes to iPads, how does someone go so counter society and not spend anything on her children save childcare and medical expenses? Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.

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How to Shop and Save Money when Expecting a Baby

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You start to shop around and discover that everything is so expensive; you worry how you are going to manage to afford everything you need. So let’s look at some ways to shop and save money when expecting a baby. Be selective about what you actually buy and save a lot of money from the beginning.