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How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These tips on how to save money by greening your wardrobe will really help you to keep those extra dollars in your pocket. Before you can even start to think about how you would go about greening your wardrobe, you need to know where you stand, clothes wise, right now at this moment.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. My husband and I purchased refurbished computers. Our tablet, laptops, and desktop are all refurbished. Baby Items. Sports Equipment.

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Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin

Saving Cents With Sense

Frugal Fall DIY: Easy Pillowcase Pumpkin. You can peruse your local thrift stores for one as we did, or find them for just a few dollars at your local retail store. Green ribbon or green scrap fabric. This can be found at your local dollar store or craft store. Several sheets of old newspaper.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store. Take your smartphone with you on your next shopping venture so you can google discounts and search price comparisons in the store. Shop Your Closet. Mix and match what you already own. Shop Seasonally.

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Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple

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Frugal Fall DIY Project: Puzzle Piece Apple. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. If you are looking for a fun and frugal fall craft project, this Puzzle Piece Apple is the perfect fit. Spray paint or craft paint in both red and green. I love Fall.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

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Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! I know I do. In fact, I did today! Winter clothes.

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