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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.

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10 Items to Sell at a Yard Sale (and Make the Most Money)

Penny Pinchin' Mom

In this scenario, however, there’s no guarantee that your garage sale will make you good money. Thankfully, I know a way to achieve both ends: declutter your home and make money at your next garage sale. What Is a Garage Sale? You may have also heard it referred to as a yard sale.

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Not So Free – Free Things

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love going to garage sales. Of course I want it to look nice in my yard so now I am spending time and money on it. Of course they needed fixing up so he found a place in town that puts new brass coatings on, and trust me, those don’t come cheap. Free is good, right? Maybe, maybe not. Money Tips'

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Keep Clutter at Bay by Recognizing Where It Comes From

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Of course, the kids aren’t the only ones to be blamed. I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. Sales are a great place to find your Christmas décor. Go Frugal'

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10 Summer Backyard Ideas for Kids

Couponing 101

Of course, after the first two days, I’m going at a loss of what to do with them! You can check out garage sales as well if you don’t have any old pots and pans. Summer is just around the corner and I can’t help thinking about all the time I’ll be able to spend when the kids are out of school. Music Wall. Outdoor Chalkboard.

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Build Memories and Spend Less on Your Grandchildren this Summer

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Will it be a crafts camp with several different projects, a cooking camp – with the grand-kids planning, shopping, chopping and cooking a meal (with your supervision and suggestions of course), a music camp – with each of you playing your instrument or all of you learning new songs together? Hold a garage sale together.