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Want to save money? Let go of the need for matching

The Frugal Girl

My bedroom furniture is a mishmash of hand-me-downs and freebies that are all sort of a similar shade of wood, but nothing actually matches except the bed and the dresser. I didn’t snag just any old furniture that came my way, but when I saw something that would work with the wood tones of my free bed and dresser, I picked those up.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. It’s possible to find good-quality used furniture for a fraction of the price you would spend on new furniture.

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Realistic Ways to Save Money Each Month

Saving Everyday

While there are plenty of blog posts out there sharing ways to save money each month , many of them are overwhelming and unrealistic. I vividly remember him saving his change all year and having us kids roll it for vacation. Because of this, I became a bit obsessed with saving my money. Read that again.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While they may have had to buy used in the early days of their marriage, they now likely have enough money to buy new, but they choose not to. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money. We have bought a few pieces of furniture new such as our couch. The Items We Typically Buy Used. Kitchen Appliances.

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Put Your Budget on a Diet: Saving Money by Living Medium

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The consignment store is where people who need to make a few extra bucks bring their gently used clothing, household goods, baby gear, and furniture. The store owner sells the items, takes a percentage, and gives the owner of the items the remaining amount of money. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.

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Save Money – Develop Important Home Owner Skills

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

To get the best buy on new furniture to fill your house, you have to negotiate. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. They wanted all new furniture for their home so they shopped around to find the store they wanted to use. Persistence.

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3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While tax free holidays will help you save a great deal of money, you should be prepared for the crowds. Exchange Clubs Another way that you can save money on your kid’s back to school wardrobe is to create an exchange club with your friends. Anyone who has kids can participate, and it’s an easy way to find clothing.