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7 Clever Ways Moms Used to Save Money

Penny Pinchin' Mom

One way to save money on this is to simply make a list of all the single-use products you have at home and see if you can’t swap them for a longer-lasting option. Organize “Swap Days” In the time of our great-grandmas, there was something known as the barter trade. We still have versions of this today.

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How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

End of season sales are the best times to score a deal, meaning winter jackets in the spring and bikinis in the fall. Between coupons, sales, and clearance, there’s no reason to pay full retail. Pair those discount price tags with a coupon or sale to get the most bang for your buck. Check out Sample Sales. Go Frugal'

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How to Save Money by Greening your Wardrobe

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Anything you now longer want that is still wearable and in reasonable condition can be donated to thrift stores. Garments that are in good condition, especially well-known or high-end labels, could be donated or sold to secondhand clothing stores or through eBay or other online sites.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. You can also find truly interesting pieces at estate sales. There are usually plenty of used engagement rings for sale at reasonable prices. Are you too proud to buy used jewelry? Don’t be! Entertainment.

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

However, if you do use it , ask your gym if they swap volunteer hours for a free membership. 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.

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Fashion Tip #2: Going Green Fashion

Fashion Without Guilt

Recycling your clothing, shopping at thrift stores, and reselling your old items are to SAVE GREEN!!! Recycling/Swapping Clothing It's time for spring cleaning and what better way to get rid of old clothing and start a new, than selling or recycling what you already have. Eco-Friendly is definitely the way to go.

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