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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. I love a bargain.

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What Makes a Saver?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many believe that early childhood examples and upbringing contribute greatly to the saver’s predisposition to save. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family

Saving Cents With Sense

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. In the above example of the sofa, maybe you could get free delivery or throw pillows instead. Another great item to buy used is your car.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. Pinking shears, are one example (although they really aren’t that advanced). I’d rather see you be a CEO or business owner! It’s not cool.

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20 Tips for Frugal Living

For the Mommas

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. For example, if you plan your meals in advance and create a grocery list, you can shop while you’re running your errands. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Plan ahead. shopping.

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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

Family Balance Sheet

An example of our ad placed on Craisglist: Willis Pointe Community Yard Sale, Sat. I see many ads on Craigslist that are very vague and just say, "community yard sale". Thrifting' Make sure your headline on Craigslist is very descriptive. June 1, 8am-1 (Off Wilson Drive in Town''s Name). Don''t mark it at your firm price.