Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2015
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. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.
Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
In this scenario, however, there’s no guarantee that your garage sale will make you good money. Thankfully, I know a way to achieve both ends: declutter your home and make money at your next garage sale. What Is a Garage Sale? You may have also heard it referred to as a yard sale.
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Couponing 101
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! Ticket To Ride (2-5 players).
Couponing 101
AUGUST 6, 2019
But while your child’s participation in sports may be fun for the whole family, it might not be so great for your pocketbook. These savvy methods can help you save money on kids’ sport gear. Teach Your Kids to Take Care of Their Gear. Kids can be rough on gear, throwing it around and leaving it lying on the floor.
Couponing 101
MAY 29, 2019
But you don’t have to empty your kids’ college funds to keep them decked out in the latest fashions. The good thing about kids growing quickly is that it happens to every child. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 3, 2014
However, I’ve decided that kids are big clutter creators. Another source of clutter with kids is gifts that well-meaning friends and relatives give. My husband and I both want our kids to be creative and to use their imaginations. Of course, the kids aren’t the only ones to be blamed.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. Kids will naturally accumulate stuff, even when they can’t buy it. You want stuff. Leaving the nest.
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