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How To Haggle For A Bargain

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Whenever I go into a furniture store I will immediately ask the sales associate what is the best price he/she could give me on whatever item I’m interested in. If they tell me it is not currently on sale, I will politely ask to speak with a manager and ask them the same questions. Quantity Discount.

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The Christmas Gift Exchange Game

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I belong to many frugal living Facebook groups and so often people rant about how expensive and overwhelming gift giving can be for the extended family. The first year we had this gift exchange, everyone was really polite, but now it has turned into a game of belly laughs and gift snatching! Thrift store finds.

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist.

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