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Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

A lot of us frequent garage sales. But once you have made your millions – would you still go garage sale-ing? Why would a millionaire want to continue to shop at garage sales? They love to bargain hunt and save money! Garage sales afford an optimal way to get access products to be re-used. To Save taxes.

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Let's talk hobbies and recreation

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We look for ways to save money in other areas of life, too, not just shopping and couponing. Even in things like trips and vacations, entertainment, education, and our cherished hobbies. Some fun hobbies are camping, hiking, and fishing. There are ways to save money there, too. Don''t forget garage sales!

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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? As a hobby. 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.

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30 Free but Thoughtful Christmas Gift Ideas

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This list of thoughtful, but FREE Christmas gift ideas is proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money on the people you gift to if you use your time, resources, and creativity. If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. What are your hobbies and/or skills?

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How to Save on Sports Equipment for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you. Things may have changed since you participated in the activity as a kid and you don’t want to be wasting money on the wrong gear.

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The Advantages of Root Cellaring

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, a root cellar can be as simple as a sectioned off part of your basement, a trash can buried in the ground with a bale of straw on top or even a shelf in an unheated room or garage. You save money on gasoline (assuming fewer trips to the store). You save money on electricity (no extra cooling unit sucking dollars).

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Make Your Own Board Game

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might save money (but not time!). I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. Where to start? Prepare to devote some time to game development.

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