Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. How to make used furniture usable.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. I paid hundreds for a slightly better model at Best Buy years ago.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. One of the resources I used with the kids last year in Money Camp to show them how advertisers sell, was a You Tube video called Buy Me That Too: A Kid’s Survival Guide to TV Advertising (Part 1/2). Presentation isn’t just used on kids.

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JANUARY 20, 2019

The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Back before the internet was invented, I used to write short fiction stories and try to get them published. It kept me busy and out of trouble, used up a lot of stamp money, but never yielded a dime. Hubby used to be way into contests and giveaways. What less than satisfactory part time jobs have you done to try to make a buck?

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

A buyer who could easily make the loan payments is often unable to afford the large down payment lenders currently demand. Rent-to-own is a way to make a property transaction work without a lender involved at the start. The buyer gets the unique opportunity to thoroughly use and investigate the home before actually buying.

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Rent Home Real Estate Work 183

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JUNE 12, 2019

The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Don’t buy, make. Re-purpose the used costume.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

There is duct tape all over my garage, so this wouldn’t look out of place. I don’t like the idea of using fake safes inside the house, since they look kind of obvious, especially in an incorrect location. A fake safe designed like an engine degreaser wouldn’t even be seen by a burglar walking through your garage. A fake safe.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

You probably should be buying your home for the long term. Understand what regulations there are on the use of the property. Some areas don’t actually have specific zoning – they make the determination of what can happen in the area on a case by case basis. What is there today may drastically change tomorrow.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

I am very excited about this new feature here at Saving Cents with Sense – and for those of you astute readers, you may have already noticed the new “ Buy/Sell ” tab in the top header. You can now buy, sell, trade, and share, with fellow fans ! It’s free to sign up and use , so head on over and check it out!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. I bought a roll in 2011 and have been using it for everything from Christmas wrap to kid crafts to posters to mailing packages every since. Use paper from other sources.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2012

Do you think of sleazy used car salesmen or high pressure tactics used on you by a door to door saleswoman? Why in the world would a sane parent want to teach their child sales techniques? Learning, practicing and honing your child’s sales skills will not be taught in school, but will be core to his or her success in life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

throwing them in the garbage) as she makes new creations. My husband and I both want our kids to be creative and to use their imaginations. While I appreciate the thought, those toys don’t get used often, and I feel bad donating them or giving them away. I enjoy these but believe in rotating them out (i.e.

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Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Making some decisions now about what you will and won’t do during the holidays will allow you to set up a budget as well as talk to any affected family members or friends (and even business contacts) so that you can set their expectations. Now we are again at square one – buying gifts for all. Does this happen in your family too?

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July Christmas Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

You don’t have to go back to the days of living in a log cabin without electricity to make an environmental impact. Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. Make your own laundry soap. Use mason jar containers.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

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MARCH 28, 2019

Be sure to buy your crates first so you know what dimensions to make the cutouts. So this door turned entryway bench will require that you either have an old door lying around or can find one at a local garage sale or hardware store. Or you can use this as a great excuse to get yourself a new one!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars. Accessories.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

There was very little I had to buy for my child after these showers. All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. The expenses add up fast. Others Support the Decision.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. However, I wasn’t able to complete the job before moving day arrived, so some of our “stuff” we didn’t need came with us. Boy, did I declutter. Embrace minimalist principles.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Couponing 101

APRIL 14, 2019

If you’ve already gone through gallons of water playing in the sprinklers and filling up the pool, this is a great way of spending time outdoors and using your inflatable pool. This is a great way to use up those old tires, especially if you already have a tire swing! So this is a great way of using up old hula hoops and sheer sheets.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Make a list of all “big ticket items&# you will need to purchase–include couches, tables, and floor lamps. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

All my life, others have tried to make me feel guilty about stuff – guilty about not having enough stuff, guilty about not having the right stuff, guilty about having too much stuff, guilty about spending too much money on stuff or not spending enough on stuff, and guilty about throwing stuff away. You donate to suitable charities.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. using what they already have. using what they already have. I love to shop garage sales. Get Social.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

The Women in World History website reported the following as Evidence Taken by Children’s Employment Commission February 1841: “Miss — has been for several years in the dress-making business…The common hours of business are from 8 a.m. I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. til 11 P.M To decorate.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

At the time, she thought she would be making big bucks off of her collections. If you collect to make a profit, you are most likely going to be disappointed. Like anything else, you make your money when you buy, not when you sell. Buy pieces only in great condition. Know current trends.

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Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Rather than buying Marie’s $89 box sets, you can use the random shoeboxes you just found in the bottom of your closet! Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Make a video documentary on a topic that interests the grand-kids. Get some free video editing software, use a cell phone or camera to record and see what happens! Hold a garage sale together. Buy some inexpensive prizes for the winners, or just hold a winner’s ceremony for the carnival’s conclusion.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. Another great item to buy used is your car. She used to be a student at a beauty college. Hire Students. What about the masseuse that you splurge on?

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Buy as small a house as you can while still being comfortable. Buying isn’t always the better investment. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Use a 30-day list.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

One reason most of us hate to go to a car dealer to buy a car is because it is one of the few places where negotiation is expected, and we aren’t good at it. Because of this, most of us are probably being taken by paying more for products than we could be paying. Garage sales – need I say more? off the price.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2011

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. Below are five of the most basic (and the most important) negotiation tools you can use for any situation in life. Use Silence – Silence can be a powerful tool. Top 5 Negotiation Tips.

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Communications Garage Sale Tools Better Life 200

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Working out in the morning wakes up your body and gets the blood flowing to your brain, making you more alert for your work day. Make It Routine. My routine was to exercise Monday through Friday in the morning for a half hour to 45 minutes – using exercise records, videos or DVDs. Be Selfish – Make It ‘ME’ Time.

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Daniel can work anywhere there is an internet connection and the kids can homeschool anywhere, but we didn’t have the money to buy the plane tickets or book AirBnB apartments. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We followed Dave Ramsey’s baby steps.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

I pick up a lot of them at garage sales for 25 cents to a $1. Digging into this formula investment technique (which is similar to dollar cost averaging), led me to the re-discovery of multiple other types of formulas and techniques which are supposed to help us make our money grow. My copy has a copyright date of 2008.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Persistence not only involves repeating a positive action over and over, it also involves making the right decision more often than not and very hard work over a long period of time. See how long it will take you to get to a million – use this calculator from CNN – When Will You Be a Millionaire? . A Bit Of Luck.

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Making Real Estate Garage Sale Debt 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home. Hearing the comments the folks looking at homes to buy make is so hilarious. Trends come and go.

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