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Saving the planet is a nice side benefit to going green, but I have to admit I'm in it for the money. Why pay more for new when used is better?
Saving the world, one great deal at a time …Guess what? You’re a superhero! Didn’t you know? You divert things from the landfill, you keep money pumping through your local economy, you […]
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February 6th, 2014
Lisa Higgs
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While You Were Out … SURPRISE Renovations!I recently spent a week renovating a spacious mobile home – in secret – while the owner, my mother-in-law, was out of town. Budget […]
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August 26th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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Something old, something borrowed, something green: how to plan a beautiful eco-friendly weddingThe average cost of a Canadian wedding today is $24,000. $24,000! No wonder so many fathers are angry when their daughters announce they’re getting […]
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April 6th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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Keep Celebrating with Easter LeftoversIt’s Easter weekend, one of my favourite holidays because it usually brings with it beautiful spring weather, not to mention family togetherness. And chocolate. […]
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March 30th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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Homemade laundry detergentFellow UsedEverywhere blogger Amber recently shared some of her top tips for cleaning your home without toxic chemicals. The natural cleaning methods she recommends […]
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March 24th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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Cleaning Out The Closet: 5 Tips For Making Room For New Clothes!A little while ago I shared the goodies that I bought at Value Village on their most recent 50% off day. What I didn’t […]
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March 16th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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Thrift Stores … Not Just Your Granddad’s Clothes AnymoreI’ve had this song in my head for awhile, and it was giving me the urge to go thrift store shopping. So on one […]
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March 9th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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Eat Local, Eat Healthy, Eat Cheap – with the Ottawa Good Food Box!Some time ago, I emailed my city councillor my thoughts about allowing hens to be kept on residential properties (totally for, of course!). He […]
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February 28th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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Great Moments from the UsedOttawa Winter Scavenger Hunt!On February 16th and 17th, UsedOttawa.com hosted the first annual Winter Scavenger Hunt and it was a great success! People came out from all […]
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February 27th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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Products That Changed My Life: the Electric BlanketNormally, I’m not a fan of taking a regular non-powered everyday object and “reinventing” it so that it now takes electricity and money to […]
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February 16th, 2013
Lisa Higgs
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