Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. While they may have had to buy used in the early days of their marriage, they now likely have enough money to buy new, but they choose not to. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Electronics.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 22, 2013
Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! You may decide you don’t need or want the item at all if you push yourself to wait to get a bargain on it! Winter clothes.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 27, 2011
Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. Buy in bulk. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2013
I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? If so, the new fixer movement may be for you! Few try to repair or get it repaired.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Routines may be boring, but the right ones can really help you get things done. Use Electronics. Step platform with 2 steps – purchased at a garage sale for $2. Because I started losing weight after beginning a morning exercise routine, I decided to continue. To do that, I simply made it part of my routine.
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JUNE 15, 2016
Other Items on Sale: 5 for $5 deals on bags of fruit, luggage. April Showers brings May Flowers! After Easter ends, the sale begins, stock up on Easter baskets for next year or for fun summer / spring projects ~ Also this is the time eggs will go on sale. And this is the month of Easter and start of spring.
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