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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. Treasures which the grown kids don’t want or need! I love a bargain. My best finds.

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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. Some are looking for garage sales.”

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How to Save on Sports Equipment for Kids

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I don’t know about your kids but friends of mine’s kids wanted to try lots of different activities before finding ones that became favorites that they then stuck with. It can run into a lot of money but my friends found some ways to save money on sports equipment for their kids over the years that I would like to share with you.

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Keep Clutter at Bay by Recognizing Where It Comes From

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I’ve decided that kids are big clutter creators. Another source of clutter with kids is gifts that well-meaning friends and relatives give. My husband and I both want our kids to be creative and to use their imaginations. Of course, the kids aren’t the only ones to be blamed.

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Explore Harrisburg PA This Summer

Family Balance Sheet

It also offers a play/imagination area just for kids under 5. There is a $35 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). 2013 Patriot-News Artsfest - This juried arts festival runs May 25-27 over the Memorial Day weekend along the Susquehanna River in downtown Harrisburg. 75 - $2.25.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. The pay was low to boot!

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

If you have an answer to all those questions, then you may be ready to start a small business. Or, you could buy property of your own (if you have the business funding, of course) becoming a property manager or landlord, renting out the space to tenants, maintaining the property and serving as their point of contact for any potential issues.