Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

As long as we buy them from an authorized source, we can get a guarantee as well. We were able to get a great deal on older couches that were very well-built. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. We’ve bought used video games as well.

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Brian and me at the Sears Tower Having our first child just one month after our first wedding anniversary was NOT in the plan, but so far it’s worked out well! I biked to the library, to the mall, to the TCBY, to visit my parents at their offices in the university, to the pool, basically everywhere a kid would want to go.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

Multi-pronged answer here: historically it was hard-wired in my DNA as a necessity but also being a good steward of what we’re blessed with & being able to give/help others; having enough for emergency funds was always a high priority as well. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing.

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 177

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can end up well ahead in the long run. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Go to the library. Instead of buying books, check them out of the library. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. Frugal gifting. Drink water.

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