Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 29, 2011
Now that I think back, that probably provided the neighbors with quite a bit of entertainment as well. We never calculated his return on time and postage, but I’m pretty sure he was well into a hole on it. I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 10, 2013
If you are like most parents, you want to raise your children well – to develop their mental and physical aspects completely. Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. We rented our son’s alto saxophone while he took lessons in high school.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
I love to shop garage sales. Use your card for the other purchases you make as well. Rent Don’t Buy. If your child is wanting to take music lessons, think about renting the instrument instead of buying. College students have the option of renting books now. Buy don’t rent. What a deal.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
We leave the nest – move out of Mom and Dad’s well stocked home. We rent a shelter (usually), and it is bare! Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You get stuff. You donate to suitable charities.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JUNE 13, 2016
Last week I visited a garage sale. This is a biggie while you are on vacation (you won’t get back this way, buy it now) or at a sale event (such as a garage sale or estate sale or auction). I often get multiple queries to rent out my lake condo for the same dates from different people.
For the Mommas
JULY 24, 2016
Rent instead of own. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. And if you rent, save money and then invest the difference. You can end up well ahead in the long run. Be comfortable, but don’t overdo it.
The Frugal Girl
JUNE 10, 2024
Learning how to cook well has saved us a significant amount of money, and made us healthier. I used to garage sale quite a bit for my kids’ toddler and preschool clothes but as they’ve gotten bigger and pickier I have better luck finding what they’ll wear in their size at the thrift store. What’s your best frugal win?
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