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

JULY 3, 2014

My husband and I both want our kids to be creative and to use their imaginations. While I appreciate the thought, those toys don’t get used often, and I feel bad donating them or giving them away. If something is cheap at a garage sale, I may buy it even if I’m not sure that I’ll use it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Alex Duncan shows you how to make a one note balloon bassoon using 40 mm pvc pipe, garden hose, duck tape and a balloon in a You Tube video. Your School’s Music Department May Already Have Instruments. Find A Used Instrument. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 She gives a step by step on her site.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? I swore I’d never buy used junk again… but now I’ve changed my mind. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

I love going to garage sales. I took it apart (which took about an hour) and am stripping the paint off the iron (think at least one can of paint stripper) and then will spray with Rust-oleum – and I just found out that the cans I thought I had had been used on lamps! But for small businesses that trade may be unacceptable. “.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

She also loves to go to garage sales and most of her small gifts are loot from her bargains at the sales. Stores often have Christmas in July sales – so if you know what you want to give to someone you can watch the sales, or if you see something on sale that would be a great fit, you can act on the idea when it is on sale.

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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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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!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

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. Play test the game.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

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. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. This site uses affiliate links.

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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 not sure I have the greatest answer to that, but here are some things we tried that did NOT work out for us – at all. It kept me busy and out of trouble, used up a lot of stamp money, but never yielded a dime.

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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. So, it’s OK to want stuff, to get stuff, to give stuff, to use stuff, and to get rid of stuff.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

If you are budgeting for furniture and appliances, your may have more creativity than cash. 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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. The things that give us pleasure vary by temperament.

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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. They may also enroll in other baby classes like music and swim lessons. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children.

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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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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? If it’s too cold where you live to walk outdoors in the winter, many schools have indoor tracks that you can use for free or a small fee (a few dollars). Once you’ve gotten into a good routine you may feel ready to take things up a notch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last summer, in my annual ‘Grandma Rie’s Money Camp’ (the week long camp I have with my Grandchildren to help them learn about finances); we had a segment on selling and how companies sell to us. Here are some of the many tools used to convince consumers to buy. Presentation isn’t just used on kids.

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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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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

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. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. This site uses affiliate links.

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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. Buy used items. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items.

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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. Understand what parts of the job may require code inspections and what the codes mean. Talk to people you know to find who they may have used for their work. Do you need to replace the doors or would a fresh coat of paint suit you?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2011

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. Below are five of the most basic (and the most important) negotiation tools you can use for any situation in life. Use Silence – Silence can be a powerful tool. Top 5 Negotiation Tips.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

I am very excited about this new feature here at Saving Cents with Sense – and for those of you astute readers, you may have already noticed the new “ Buy/Sell ” tab in the top header. 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.

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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. That same person may troll neighborhood garage sales and offer to cart away anything left after the sale for free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home. You may have self-image problems , they suggest that you might be obsessive if you redecorate often. In Globe and Mail post Obsessed with home decor?

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students. No matter what.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2014

We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. We definitely spend a lot more money on eating out at restaurants and using babysitters now that we are debt free. Family and friends may think you are crazy for paying off your debt. It was like selling an asset that has value.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

While it may seem like a good idea – you’re paying for it so you’ll use it right? If it’s too cold where you live to walk outdoors in the winter, many schools have indoor tracks that you can use for free or a small fee (a few dollars). Once you’ve gotten into a good routine you may feel ready to take things up a notch.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. using what they already have. I love to shop garage sales. using tax free days. Don’t Pay Retail.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

What is there today may drastically change tomorrow. Understand what regulations there are on the use of the property. What you see today as a quiet family friendly zone, may actually already be on its way to becoming a commercial district. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

You can use the difference in income to pay off debt, save or invest. 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. Use accessories to add a touch of color and style. Use a 30-day list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Of course, if you do enjoy the art and craft of making things with material and thread, you may want to try to save money on equipment and supplies and lessons. To decorate.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

Routines may be boring, but the right ones can really help you get things done. My routine was to exercise Monday through Friday in the morning for a half hour to 45 minutes – using exercise records, videos or DVDs. You will get bored, your body will get too used to it and you won’t be exercising all parts of your body.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

You may be building your own business. Eventually you may sell it for significant sums. You may be investing in real estate. Eventually you may have enough to generate millions in income, or you may sell properties to achieve a million. You may be working for someone else and saving part or all of your paycheck.

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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

After all, a million isn’t what it used to be and if you work hard, save and invest over a lifetime, your chances of crossing that millionaire threshold are actually pretty decent. millionaires in the US alone. Do You Know a Millionaire Garage Sale-er? They know it takes years and a village to reach big success.

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