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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. So, hey, I guess I can take the tax reduction next year as well as this! However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. I know I do. In fact, I did today! Winter clothes.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

As long as we buy them from an authorized source, we can get a guarantee as well. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. We were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. We’ve bought used video games as well. What do you think?

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

Couponing 101

” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! If you don’t have shoe boxes laying around, Amazon has some easy storage solutions as well that are much more in my budget!

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

Couponing 101

” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! If you don’t have shoe boxes laying around, Amazon has some easy storage solutions as well that are much more in my budget!

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Collecting – Tips for Fun and Profit

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I actually found a collectors book identifying various helmets, their markings and the companies that made them as well as the year made. That same person may troll neighborhood garage sales and offer to cart away anything left after the sale for free. Others may be appraisers or TV show stars as well! Enjoy your collections.

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

Couponing 101

” Can some of them be sold at a consignment shop or on Facebook Marketplace? The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! If you don’t have shoe boxes laying around, Amazon has some easy storage solutions as well that are much more in my budget!

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10 Tips to Create the Perfect Nursery on a Budget

Saving Cents With Sense

Curtail your future furniture expenses by purchasing a well-made convertible crib. Many secondhand sites and consignment stores sell expensive, barely-used baby convertible cribs for a fraction of the cost compared to a department store or boutique. When your child outgrows diapers you can continue using the dresser for her clothing.