Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Snag a discounted gift card online. I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas. Winter clothes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. You may find seasonal cloth napkins at a discounted price after the holiday. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. Or you can make them yourself. If you’re not handy, consider hiring someone who is to make them for you.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

First off, we can get our gear for our hobbies at a discount (yeah, this is shopping). Places like Academy sell outdoor equipment at a huge discount. Don''t forget garage sales! Second, we can plan our activities at times when there are discounts or freebies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Mom never asked for a discount in my presence. My daughter-in-law walked into a furniture store and talked the manager into giving her a 20% off the top discount on all furniture purchased that day – since she was buying a lot. Garage sales – need I say more? No Good Role Models. It was humiliating to have to haggle.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Ask if you can purchase it at a discount, or perhaps they would even be willing just to pass it on to you. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Look for hand me downs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. You can purchase large 3’ X 3’ pillows in a variety of colors and textures from Import Stores and Discount outlets. You can find many of these items on discount shelves at your favorite retailers.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: Tea, bedding during Winter White Sales, calendars, discount gift cards. Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. The Love month! June is here.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Patrick O’Houlihan writes about discount home décor and how to save money on home décor for Moshells. Below are some of the best. #1

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

I scouted for tiles as I went to garage sales for other items and was lucky enough to find not only a big lot of beautiful travertine tiles, but also two very usable Kohler bath faucets – for which we bought one replacement part off the Kohler repair site. Internet sites offering goods for trade. Craigs list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

shopping for savings by comparing prices, using coupons, coupon codes and other discounts and making sure they are buying the teacher specified items. I love to shop garage sales. using what they already have. deciding between needs and wants. deferring spending until they are sure about what is wanted or needed and.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Passive Family Income: Take Advantage of Discounts for the Best Shopping Buys in January – The holiday spending spree is over, and retailers often are looking at much quieter times. She thinks that is the best deal for her and her money. However, retailers are anxious to get rid of winter gear to make way for spring clothing.

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