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Children’s Music on a Budget

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Alex Duncan shows you how to make a one note balloon bassoon using 40 mm pvc pipe, garden hose, duck tape and a balloon in a You Tube video. Find A Used Instrument. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. She gives a step by step on her site.

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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

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Buy Used Clothing. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. Aim for Neutral Items.

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Save Money and Go Green By Replacing These Disposable Items with Reusable Ones

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic. I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. In fact, the Duggars of TLC’s Nineteen Kids and Counting use paper plates for every single meal.

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Should You Spend Your Money on Home Re-Decorating?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home. Others are perhaps trying to keep up with the Jones by staying current with all the latest trends. Trends come and go. ” What is the cost?

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5 Budget Friendly Ways to Bring More Life to Your Apartment

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While we understand that many property owners do not allow tenants to paint with the latest trending colors, it is still possible to add some spice and texture to your home. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You may also consider using a framed mirror as a centerpiece on a coffee table.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. So, it’s OK to want stuff, to get stuff, to give stuff, to use stuff, and to get rid of stuff.

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Rent-to-Own Homes: A Way to Make a Home Sale Work

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A seller who wants to advertise a potential rent-to-own deal can still use many traditional realty advertising methods, such as a local paper and real estate websites, to showcase their properties. But both the buyer and seller can protect themselves by researching market value trends in the neighborhood.

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