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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. The Items We Typically Buy Used.

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Christmas Gifts on a Budget: Up-cycling is the Answer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The metal on old pop-up toasters and toaster ovens can often be repurposed for small jewelry or craft projects if removed carefully with the sharp edges filed. Using epoxy, attach a saucer to a garden stake. Anywhere you might use glass or tile for mosaic work, replace with broken china.

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The Art of Frugality

Frugal Luxuries

"Thrift is the really romantic thing; economy is more romantic than extravagance.thrift is poetic because it is creative; waste is unpoetic because it is waste.if a man could undertake to make use of all the things in his dustbin, he would be a broader genius than Shakespeare." ~ G. what I refer to as "charmingly imperfect".

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