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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not only do I save a significant amount of money, but I also keep those still useable items out of the landfill. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Buying used isn’t just for those who want to save money.

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Do You Save Wrapping? – Thrifty Ways to Wrap Christmas Gifts

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Here are some thoughts on ways to save money when you wrap this years gifts. Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store.

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

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It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. There are plenty of ways to save money and still do the things that you love and live a comfortable lifestyle. There are plenty of ways to save money on home décor. And people are getting creative in how they do it, too.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children. My children get so many gifts from their grandparents and godparents that we’ve been able to scale back how many gifts we give them. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Repair, Don’t Replace

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Actually repairing a broken item yourself will give you a nice sense of accomplishment.

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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

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These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. Luckily, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get appropriate sports gear for your child.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? If you enjoy sewing, or designing and making patterns learning to sew is worth the time, money and effort (if you can afford it). I your true intent is to save money, then focus on mending. Why learn to sew?

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