Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. While they may have had to buy used in the early days of their marriage, they now likely have enough money to buy new, but they choose not to. Kitchen Appliances. Over the years, we’ve had a variety of used kitchen appliances. Electronics.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Use the life out of all your appliances, but save up enough money to replace them quickly if they are nearing the end of their lifespan. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. You may be able to find pillows for a fraction of the original price.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

If you always have more month than cash and never seem to get ahead or even to even, it’s time to look at some reasons you may be broke. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. In one month every single appliance in our house broke from the stove to the washer to the toaster.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: 5 for $5 deals on bags of fruit, luggage. April Showers brings May Flowers! After Easter ends, the sale begins, stock up on Easter baskets for next year or for fun summer / spring projects ~ Also this is the time eggs will go on sale. And this is the month of Easter and start of spring.

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

Know what you are getting into with home ownership – it may not be cheaper than renting! A recent discovery is that newer regulations concerning energy efficiency and ‘greenness’ are causing major appliances to wear out much faster than older ones. Today, I share a few of those things with you.

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Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100