Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 16, 2013
If you get newspapers, use newsprint with bright colored ribbon or bows. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Christmas decorations, wrap, bows and ribbon all are continuous offerings at pretty much every garage sale, thrift store or estate sale I’ve ever shopped. Use paper from other sources. Go Green'
Family Balance Sheet
OCTOBER 30, 2013
Years ago, a neighbor started delivering newspapers to increase their family’s income. Retailers are hiring for the holidays. Do you have an extra bedroom or is there an unused room above your garage? Dave Ramsey is famous for telling his listeners to start delivering pizzas to claw their way out of debt.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 21, 2013
Check local newspapers to see if they reported stories about future plans or fights over imminent domain for land. Be there at rush hour in the morning and evening, during weekend days and evenings and on holidays. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward.
Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 24, 2011
But, there are a few things you can do so that you don’t overspend on this holiday and still enjoy your treats. Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! Whether you want a splash of holiday flair or a complete makeover, making your own decorations will help you save.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
We tear down big boxes and lay them on the garage floor in case of oil leaks. Old paper from things such as newspapers, magazines, discards from the printer and etc are used at our house to start fires, make notes and for grocery lists. Decorated bags (such as those you put gifts in) are just reused for gift giving. Miscellaneous.
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