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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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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. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. Go Frugal'

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6 Tips to Save Money On Home Décor

Saving Cents With Sense

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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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. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Use paper drop cloth to wrap.

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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. 3 Ways To Save Money On The Kids’ Back To School Wardrobe Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive! Yet, I know I am in the minority. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Daily Frugal Tip: Make Bread At Home

Couponing 101

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. A loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store costs at least $2. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though!

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3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

Couponing 101

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. If you want to set your child up for success, what else can you do? Buy Secondhand Equipment.

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