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Save Money – Make Shoes Last

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you can make your shoes last longer, you can tuck away the savings in that rainy day fund. Back then, there was a shoe repair shoe in every town. Don’t pile your good shoes on top of each other, make sure each has it’s own storage spot, preferably one that covers the shoe and maintains its shape.

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Scared to paint? Here’s a pep talk!

The Frugal Girl

A few things that make a good first project: do something with simple lines. Ornate pieces with lots of curves and detail make it harder to sand and paint. pick something that doesn’t need a bunch of repairs. The odds are so good that you will make the item better than it was before. do something small.

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Buying with Care: Smart Tips for Selecting Products to Extend Furniture Lifespan

Koupon Karen

Buying with care is about making informed decisions, and seeking out products that not only look good but are also crafted to last. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to upgrade your current setup, our advice will steer you towards making savvy choices that marry durability with design.

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Tips From Working Moms On Decluttering Your Kid’s Room

Penny Pinchin' Mom

There are several reasons for this: You are teaching them responsibility They will appreciate the process They know best where they want things to go It makes your workload lighter (in theory) Involving your kids in the cleaning process gives them a chance to appreciate just how heavy and laborious the cleaning process can be.

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Sale Roundup (MLK Sales)

Couponing 101

Retailers are frequently getting rid of winter stock to make room for summer items, which means it’s a great time to look for deals. Wayfair is having its Fresh Start Storage Sale. This sale includes markdowns on entryway storage, closet storage, bathroom storage, and kitchen storage. World Market.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

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.

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"Potential Accomplishments" and The Natural Magic of List-Making: Creating a Master~List

Frugal Luxuries

I firmly believe there is a kind of a natural magic in list ~ making. need to descale the glass shower doors in master bath using a citric acid solution Continue going through and organizing all my old F rugal Times: Making-Do With Dignity and Frugal Luxuries newsletters along with my collection of vintage ephemera. the carpet.

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