Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

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. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Attend clothing swaps. Back to school time brings clothing swaps to many areas. Check your paper or local events board to see if any kid’s clothing swaps are happening in your area. Tip: If your child wears uniforms, ask the school if they have a uniform swap scheduled. Hit up fall garage sales.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Attend clothing swaps. Back to school time brings clothing swaps to many areas. Check your paper or local events board to see if any kid’s clothing swaps are happening in your area. Tip: If your child wears uniforms, ask the school if they have a uniform swap scheduled. Hit up fall garage sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Don’t buy, make.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. Yes, you have to do dishes when you use reusable plates, but the savings is enormous. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. The savings here can really add up.

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