Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. 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. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Furniture is expensive, no doubt about it. In spite of the expense, some of the newer furniture is much less well made than older pieces. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Ways to save on furniture.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. The old cabinets, faucets, furniture and drapes go on the block. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Large model doll house complete with furniture – $75.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

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! He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. I wish he was still around. I’ve got a lot of things that need fixing! If so, you are in the minority.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

You may not remember all the stuff you had as a kid, but if you are a parent, you are certainly aware how fast stuff gathers around you when kids come into your life! We lack all the stuff our parents spent years accumulating – stuff like furniture, cookware, bedding, and etc. You may throw some stuff away. You want stuff.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

It’s not as hard as you may think to still enjoy a great life while living more frugally. You may be able to afford a larger house, but that doesn’t mean you should live in one. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Eat out less.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49