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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. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. My best finds.

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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.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Learning how to do alterations could land you a job in a bridal salon or formal wear store. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Of course you will also have ongoing costs such as thread, patterns and material as well. To decorate. Her answer, nope you can’t really.

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