Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

I love buying electronics this way rather than paying the high sticker price. We have bought a few pieces of furniture new such as our couch. Buying used has saved us thousands of dollars over the years, but even more importantly, doing so has kept many of these items out of the landfill. Do you buy used?

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 29, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. After shopping locally at some furniture stores, I resorted to Craigslist and spent hundreds less on a new-to-her dresser.

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Thrifting January Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 5, 2015

So for 2015, I want to challenge myself and you, to rethink our purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions, like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. For curiosity sake, I stopped by a local furniture store and saw some really cute new dressers that cost $500-$700.

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Thrifting 2015 Thrift Stores Buying Second-Hand 100

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 30, 2015

In 2015 I’m challenging myself to rethink purchases by taking advantage of more cost effective solutions like borrowing, buying second hand, or just making do with what we already have. I’m a bit squeamish about bringing used upholstered furniture into my house.

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Thrifting April Thrift Stores Financial Goals 100

For the Mommas

JULY 27, 2016

Buy second hand. Nursery furniture and toys can be picked up at a fraction of the price. Don’t run your air conditioner unless it’s essential and turn off lights and appliances that aren’t needed. Parents-to-be can easily overspend on baby items; adding hundreds of dollars to the household budget.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Do you really need to buy everything new to set up your nursery? Furniture can be freshened with a new coat of paint in your choice of color so that it looks brand new at a fraction of the cost. You will save hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars by looking for the basics in secondhand stores, eBay and Freecycle.

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Saving Money Cribs and Bassinets Money Baby 219