Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 30, 2012

Do you think of sleazy used car salesmen or high pressure tactics used on you by a door to door saleswoman? Why in the world would a sane parent want to teach their child sales techniques? Learning, practicing and honing your child’s sales skills will not be taught in school, but will be core to his or her success in life.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

How can you expose your pre-school and grade school age children to musical instruments without spending an arm and a leg? Spoonful.com can show you how to make all of the below for (or better yet, with) your pre-schooler: Drums from large oatmeal cylinders and no-rip mailer envelopes. Or how about an entire band from vegetables?

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Music Musical Instruments Budgeting Budget 185

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DECEMBER 8, 2012

I purchased a few packages of silver and lime green balloons for less than $1 each and some ribbon for $2 that we used to decorate with as well as for playing some of the games. I printed off this Star Wars “Happy Birthday” printable banner and used black string to hang it up. We used a black tablecloth ($0.90

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Even just asking questions when they make remarks or you see them doing something (ie: asking a neighbour how old his or her baby is when you see them, or a coworker how long they’ve worked at the company) can be helpful. How to Fall Asleep and Sleep Well I started having trouble sleeping when I was 14.

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Garage Sale Garage Work Office Supplies 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Use paper drop cloth to wrap. I bought a roll in 2011 and have been using it for everything from Christmas wrap to kid crafts to posters to mailing packages every since. Use paper from other sources.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

Many of us throw the broken or outdated item out. I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without”. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Few try to repair or get it repaired.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars. Accessories.

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Canning Cheap Garage Sale Garage 185

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Back before the internet was invented, I used to write short fiction stories and try to get them published. It kept me busy and out of trouble, used up a lot of stamp money, but never yielded a dime. Hubby used to be way into contests and giveaways. I learned how to bargain a bit better. Were you successful?

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

How to create your own board game. Next I made a brown paper hand drawn mat to use as a game board. I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc.

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Games Making Garage Sale Kids and Family 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. However, who is to say that they did not also buy their own items used? Do I Really Spend US$27,288 Each Year on My Child?

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

One of those something’s is probably going to be finding a way to never be in that situation again – which means you will learn to start saving, some how, some time. But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

A seller who wants to advertise a potential rent-to-own deal can still use many traditional realty advertising methods, such as a local paper and real estate websites, to showcase their properties. The buyer gets the unique opportunity to thoroughly use and investigate the home before actually buying. Passive Income With Real Estate.

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Rent Home Real Estate Work 183

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Use coupons and coupon codes ! Use coupons and pair them with sales to help you save. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. This site uses affiliate links.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. However, I wasn’t able to complete the job before moving day arrived, so some of our “stuff” we didn’t need came with us. Boy, did I declutter. Practice one item in, one item out.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. Learning how to do alterations could land you a job in a bridal salon or formal wear store. How to save money if you like and want to sew. To custom design and hand tailor.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We learned how to keep our living expenses low so we can spend more on travel. The best part of becoming debt free is learning how to talk about money together. What are the top 3 – 5 ways you found money to put towards debt.

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You should also look into how to decorate your apartment while trying to help save the environment and go green. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished.

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

This is a great way for our community to help each other get the stuff we need, and get rid of stuff we no longer use, all at great prices. Think of Ubokia as being an online garage sale where you are encouraged to share exactly what it is you are looking for. It’s free to sign up and use , so head on over and check it out!

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Fair-Trade Buy Buying Garage Sale 86

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

How to negotiate cable prices {like a pro} by I Am That Lady. How to Make your own Laundry Detergent by I Am That Lady. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. How to Start a Gift Closet & Why You Need One by It’s A Fabulous Life. Uses for Egg Shells: Don’t throw out that gold mine!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

When I redid ours, I used that spray meant to re enamel tubs to re-finish the vanity tops. If you can’t (or won’t) do all of the labor yourself, use your network to find someone with the skills you need and figure out what you can do for them to get their services free or at least at a discount. Craigs list.

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Renovation Home Real Estate Re-use 189

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

How to negotiate cable prices {like a pro} by I Am That Lady. How to Make your own Laundry Detergent by I Am That Lady. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. How to Start a Gift Closet & Why You Need One by It’s A Fabulous Life. Uses for Egg Shells: Don’t throw out that gold mine!

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Saving Money Frugal Money Thrifty 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 11, 2014

Of course, if you don’t plan to sell the item, you might want to repair it so you can actually use it or get full enjoyment from it. He used that book to find original, instead of reproduction helmets. Whatever you collect, know how to recognize possible originals. Know current trends. Also, keep the box!

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Collectibles Repairs Aunt Garage 170

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Use nature – cut cedar or pine boughs from your yard or from a friendly farm nearby (ask first for heavens sake!). They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. For those of us who like be. Save On Holiday Decorating.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

1 – Look for used furniture instead of new furnishings. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Used furniture is not only less money, it is often more interesting and unique. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. All rights reserved.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Along the way, on one of my garage sale shopping expeditions, I stumbled across a matched pair of wing backs (non-reclining) for $20 each. After poking around on You Tube, looking at how-to videos on re-upholstery, I decided that, hey, I could do this. Use new cardboard to support the piping. Use longer staples.

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Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 21, 2011

Maybe you have been wanting to have a garage sale but have not wanted to go through the hassle of setting up and tearing down. Well now you can post your items here and watch the sale with minimal effort? How to post items to sell: (Limited Time: FREE Listing ). How to purchase items: (Limited Time: 5% Cash Back ).

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Old Navy Sale Halloween Friends And Family Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

Here are four things I wish we had known how to check on before we bought. Understand what regulations there are on the use of the property. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. We’ve only bought 4 pieces of real estate in our lives, including two homes.

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Because of this, most of us are probably being taken by paying more for products than we could be paying. To keep up we need to learn that negotiation (aka haggling) is acceptable, expected and useful. Garage sales – need I say more? Our culture now seems to be changing. We need to see our role models negotiating.

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Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. I seriously overextended on planting and underestimated how much work my dad used to do so hopefully I’ve learned from my mistakes & will not kill myself in the garden this year!

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How did you get interested in saving money? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. Making good use of the resources I have – not only money, but my health, physical abilities, skills, etc. What’s your best frugal win? I have two!

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

See how long it will take you to get to a million – use this calculator from CNN – When Will You Be a Millionaire? . Garage Sale Results Well, the last two weekends of ours have been busy to say the least. We hosted two garage sales in. Are you willing to take these four steps?

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Making Real Estate Garage Sale Debt 229

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic. I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. In fact, the Duggars of TLC’s Nineteen Kids and Counting use paper plates for every single meal.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. But, I can’t believe people are making big bucks telling other people how to control their spendthrift ways, or sharing how to shave a few cents off a grocery bill.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

You know you shouldn’t be using credit cards all the time. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. How about a trip to the park instead of weekend shopping? And, how did you get out of it? Guest Post Author Bio: This is a guest post from Andrew Wang, who blogs about how to make money.

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Money Debt Finance Credit Cards 203

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. Some of the most oft repeated tips are how to reduce your energy bill.

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