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Used Furniture – Re-purpose, Recycle, Re-use.

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. How to make used furniture usable.

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A Lego bookshelf for Zoe

The Frugal Girl

A nice thing about using the same paint over and over is that this shelf is exactly the same shade of white as Zoe’s bed, which I painted several years ago when I took apart Sonia and Zoe’s bunkbeds. I primed it… I did use a drop cloth! Now we’re getting closer! That’s the beauty of buying used!

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. I use a grain mill to grind grain for our sourdough bread. Hello, everyone!

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What Are Coupon Match-Ups, and How Do They Work?

Couponing 101

Since sales are usually run by stores and coupons are often issued by manufacturers, you can generally use a coupon for additional savings off the sale price. Even if a coupon is issued by a store, it may still work with some sale items! The best method to find coupon match-ups is whatever method you’re most comfortable with.

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Target Drive Up: How it Works

Couponing 101

To use this service, download the Target App. Shop through the app and choose the items you want. Then, you let them know when you’re on your way and when you’ve arrived in one of the designated parking spots. The post Target Drive Up: How it Works appeared first on Couponing 101.

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Cooking Date 101: The Ultimate Supermarket Shopping List to Prepare Your Kitchen

Koupon Karen

Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary or Valentine’s Day or simply want to surprise your partner with a special night in, cooking a romantic meal together can be a heartwarming and intimate experience. A clean, clutter-free space is more inviting and easier to work in. If you want a traditional touch, candles are ideal.

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Want to Save Money? Work with What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The gel cost less than $5, and in a year, I’ve only used 1/3 of the bottle. If you want to save money, in almost any area of life, it makes sense to work with what you have rather than trying to change what you already have. Work with What You Have in Your Home. Consider your house. Wanting those things is okay.