Work With What You've Got

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Via video conference. The other people in the room with me are great, and the instructor is a doll, but the material is dry and there is not a lot you can do to make a video conference entertaining. Short and sweet, I know, but I’m on a 10 minute break and still need to make myself a cup of joe. And it is BRU-TAL.

Garage 40

Garage Furniture Thrifting Entertainment 40

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

You can find positions providing video-based lessons or written instruction. While you can sell a wide range of crafts, selling digital products may be one of the easiest ways to make money on the site. You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J.

Parenting 104

Parenting At Home Home Work From Home 104

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 9, 2013

It takes only four to six hours to install a floodlight on your garage, and materials usually cost less than $100. Measure the distance between the top of the box to the ceiling of your garage. Install conduit until you reach the center of your garage door (a hanger needs to be installed every 12”). Install a Floodlight.

Landscaping 96

Landscaping DIY Garage Plants 96

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have a CPA license, you can help business owners file taxes, generate balance sheets and other accounting documents and make your professional recommendations about your client’s bottom line. Whatever your field of expertise, starting a consulting business is a great way to make a sizable income while working on your own terms.

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Family Balance Sheet

DECEMBER 9, 2015

If so, give the gift of organizing a closet (or 2), kitchen cupboards, a basement, garage, etc. Make a personalized music cd. Make popcorn, serve hot chocolate, and bake a favorite dessert for a fun evening. Give your Gift of Organization. Do your friends and family call you the most organized person EVER? Give your Perennials.

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Christmas Gifts Wall Art Home and Garden 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

One of the resources I used with the kids last year in Money Camp to show them how advertisers sell, was a You Tube video called Buy Me That Too: A Kid’s Survival Guide to TV Advertising (Part 1/2). Last week I visited a garage sale. Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. Presentation. Reciprocity.

Buy 100

Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

Saving In Akron

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Make sure you check out my Black Friday Shopping Tips before planning your trip. Riptunes 2GB MP3 Player w/Video Playback – $14.99. Barbie Video Girl Doll – $24.99. Cars 2 Fisher-Price Imaginext Spy Master Garage – $15.59. What you need to know. Toys R Us is having two different doorbuster sales!

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Toys Fridays Friday Deals Blu Ray 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

The Women in World History website reported the following as Evidence Taken by Children’s Employment Commission February 1841: “Miss — has been for several years in the dress-making business…The common hours of business are from 8 a.m. I could work and make many times more than I could ever save by sewing.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Create a course One popular strategy for passive income is creating an audio or video course, then kicking back while cash rolls in from the sale of your product. Opportunity: A course can deliver an excellent income stream, because you make money easily after the initial outlay of time. There’s no room for trash out there.”

Money 52

Money Making Real Estate Rent 52

Nicoles Nickels

JANUARY 1, 2013

The MegaPlex MG-50 projector makes it easy to deliver big screen entertainment virtually anywhere – whether inside for a movie-like setting or even outdoors. The garage door also provides an outdoor arena for watching! Related Stories Make an Ocean Spray Lava Lamp Cocktail Tonight! There are so many possibilities!

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Projectors Movies Home DVD Players 63

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Along the way, on one of my garage sale shopping expeditions, I stumbled across a matched pair of wing backs (non-reclining) for $20 each. After poking around on You Tube, looking at how-to videos on re-upholstery, I decided that, hey, I could do this. This 23 part video was especially helpful to me. Here are my reasons.

Sewing Machines 100

Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Working out in the morning wakes up your body and gets the blood flowing to your brain, making you more alert for your work day. Make It Routine. My routine was to exercise Monday through Friday in the morning for a half hour to 45 minutes – using exercise records, videos or DVDs. Be Selfish – Make It ‘ME’ Time.

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At Home Home Work At&T 198

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. How to make used furniture usable. I watched You Tube videos several times before attempting mine.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. And as an added bonus, leftovers make a great lunch the next day. Make a rule that you can’t buy it for at least 30 days after you put it on the list. Look for ways to do it cheaply, by making a gift. Frugal gifting.

Frugal Lives 49

Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

Instead of doing that (which I think sounds like a pain in the you-know-what), I just decided on a number small enough that we wouldn’t miss it, but large enough to make a difference. Here’s a tip that can make a HUGE difference. short ha…but I still have 6 weeks to make it. Just $25 a week is $1300 a year!!

Disney 83

Disney Hotel Goals Money 83

Nicoles Nickels

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Makes a great gift! This ultra-soft cable knit infinity scarf comes in a wide variety of colors and will make the perfect gift for your mom, teacher, coach and girlfriend, especially at $9.95 An expansive 60-Qt capacity combined with all-terrain wheeled portability and a telescoping handle makes it a great solution, indoors or out.

Gifts 80

Gifts Giveaway Handbags and Wallets Flowers and Gifts 80

Saving In Akron

MARCH 26, 2012

Make sure to clear your list after you've printed it. FREE with new or upgraded 2-year plan B2G1 Video Games Over 1,000 games from all systems included PlayStation 3 Game System (160 GB) - $249.99 each after coupon Fisher-Price Little People Stow 'n Tow Garage - $17.00 4/30/12 (Target 03/04/12) $4.99

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Target Gift Cards Claritin Fancy Feast 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. The only investing strategy that makes sense to me is buy and hold.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220