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Meet a Reader | AF in Virginia

The Frugal Girl

My hobbies include hiking/walking/running outside, reading, museums, and listening to music. things on Buy Nothing first and then thrift stores or Facebook marketplace, so I found a good play kitchen on marketplace when my little wanted one. I love it when participants do that! Here she is: 1. I try to get (and give!)

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. Related Reading: My Honest Review: I donated plasma to earn money!

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

As well as other “from scratch” things like my current main hobby of teaching myself how to spin yarn from our sheeps’ wool. For example, we’re very accustomed to buying anything we can second-hand at thrift stores, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace.

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10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

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Make Money from your Skills or Hobbies. I shop at thrift stores frequently and I am always amazed at how much I see with store tags still on the product. Many stores will at least give you a store credit if you don’t have your receipt. 10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas. Return Unused Purchases.

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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

We find that this gives our kids (and ourselves) a chance to experience new stuff without necessarily having to buy the stuff at a regular store or thrift store. It’s like having a yard sale or visiting a thrift store but in the form of a barter trade where no extra cash is exchanged. Do you get what I mean?

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Exploring a New Town

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

My favorite hobbies have fallen into my lap unexpectedly, even if I was a naysayer of the activity. 5 Ways To Save Money On Moving Expenses Budget and Kid Friendly Fun How to Shop at Thrift Stores for Clothes To Save Money. Be Open Minded. Some things may not look like they are up your alley, but you may be surprised.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

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I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. Research the store’s return policy for unused purchases without a receipt if you don’t have it. Consider what your hobbies and interests are and look for work in those fields. 25 – Start a blog.