Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

I have always thought that “Christmas in July was a catch phrase made up by department stores to sell things in the slow summer months. . Apparently, according to multiple sources such as The Holiday Spot website, Wikipedia and various responders on Google Answers there really are actual Christmas celebrations in July.

July 162

July Christmas Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 162

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale. If something is cheap at a garage sale, I may buy it even if I’m not sure that I’ll use it.

Garage Sale 180

Garage Sale Garage Daughter Friends And Family Sale 180

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! Winter clothes.

Buy 223

Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives.

College 192

College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: 5 for $5 deals on bags of fruit, luggage. April Showers brings May Flowers! After Easter ends, the sale begins, stock up on Easter baskets for next year or for fun summer / spring projects ~ Also this is the time eggs will go on sale. Stock up on these sales and freeze any extras.

Flowers and Plants 100

Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100