Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

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'

Buy 178

Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

As a hobby. Of course you will also have ongoing costs such as thread, patterns and material as well. Perhaps something that gave you a marketable skill instead of a hobby skill? We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable.

Sewing 201

Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Of course, there are very legitimate reasons to change up the insides of our homes. Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home.

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

However, she enjoyed her hobby immensely and kept right on collecting things of interest to her. Of course, if you don’t plan to sell the item, you might want to repair it so you can actually use it or get full enjoyment from it. At the time, she thought she would be making big bucks off of her collections. Know current trends.

Collectibles 170

Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Smart Family Finance : Crash Course in UCC Check Indorsement Rules for Newlyweds and Why You Should Never Use “And” or “&” When Writing Checks to Newlyweds – Newlyweds face unique complications in cashing wedding checks thanks to the ambiguity of name changes.

Credit Cards 220

Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220