Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. 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. Rather than spending money buying clothes in a new size every few months, I bought at garage sales and thrift stores.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

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NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Thrift shopping is making a comeback and we are loving it! That being said, in-person thrift stores aren’t always ideal. Some may not have a good thrift shop in their community, while others may prefer the convenience of shopping online. Mercari has a broader focus than most thrifting apps.

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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! Brand name TVs.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 17, 2012

Clothing Bags If you donate clothing to your local thrift stores , then these bags can help you out. 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales Depending on where you live you may already be flooded with flyers and advertisements for Boxing Day shopping.

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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I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. If so, the new fixer movement may be for you! Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. Few try to repair or get it repaired. I’m guilty as well. The Fixer Movement.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. Power down the electronics when they’re not in use. Use an inexpensive power strip to plug your electronics in at one central place. Just turn off the power strip when you’re not using the electronics.

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