For the Mommas

DECEMBER 6, 2013

34 furniture pieces and accessories, including a grandfather clock, a cute little kitten and more. Garage with doors that swing open and close. Please check your price before purchase as Amazon may change at any time. Amazon has the KidKraft Majestic Dollhouse on sale for $135.99. This is an Amazon {Best Price}!

Grandfather 58

Grandfather Amazon Garage Barbie 58

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

For awhile, there was a trend called ‘Shabby Chic’ Old wooden furniture, painted white – with crackled or chipped finishes – were highly regarded by collectors and decorators. Antique wood furniture is often quite lightweight – as the wood dries out over time. Others may be appraisers or TV show stars as well!

Collectibles 170

Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

He built his own garage. 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 made his own electric lawnmower. He fixed his own car. He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. I wish he was still around.

Repairs 214

Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

For the Mommas

AUGUST 26, 2011

If you are here on the East Coast, you may be preparing for Hurricane Irene. You may want to prepare a portable kit and keep it in your car in case you are told to evacuate. Plan to bring in all outdoor furniture, decorations, garbage cans and anything else that is not tied down. Step 2: Make A Plan. Prepare your family.

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Garage Outdoors Communications Radios 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Try re-arranging furniture and a deep cleaning instead. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years. Keep your vehicle instead of trading it in every 2 or 3 years.

Making Do 219

Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

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

Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 7, 2014

For instance, the dead of winter is a great time to start shopping for air conditioners, gas grills and patio furniture. Once you find out how many deals are available in spring, you may want to do your spring cleaning just to make room in your home and garage for the new springtime offerings.

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Finds Shopping Home Theater Systems Laptops 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? You will find the most amazing collections of nearly new home decorating materials at them – beautiful lined panel drapes; lovely dining room furniture and display cases; wall art, wing back chairs, clocks and more – all for a pittance.

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

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. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

I've been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes stacked in my garage to prove it. Household items that can be deducted if donated are furniture and furnishings, electronics, appliances, linens, and other similar items. However, this year we were in Pittsburgh and I missed out on the event.and the cash. Household items.

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Donation Taxes Furniture Clothes 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

This may sound like a great idea to you, but what can you do to get those multiple streams going? I’m betting that some of you folks may be writers – have you ever tried to have fiction published in a printed media? I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter.

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Nicoles Nickels

FEBRUARY 20, 2013

With everything you do for others, it’s okay to sometimes turn down requests that may add more stress to your daily routine. on the refrigerator, by the garage door) so that your family is reminded of them each day. Spruce up the look and feel of your furniture by adding new hardware (i.e. Learn to say “no!” knobs or handles).

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2013 Giveaway Family New Year's 111

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. Cancel subscriptions.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Savings Corner

DECEMBER 27, 2023

If you have an answer to all those questions, then you may be ready to start a small business. You can charge an hourly fee to clients for your work, partner with your favorite furniture stores or manufacturers to work on commission or a combination of the two. Who is your ideal client? What is your ideal work environment?

Real Estate 52

Real Estate Re-use Podcasts Work 52

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

April Showers brings May Flowers! Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. May starts Cinco de Mayo and Mother’s Day and ends with Memorial Day—a weekend that’s become a shopping sales bonanza.

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100