Garage Sale Shopping Storing Thrifting 
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. I saved hundreds of dollars this way.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 16, 2013
She also scarfed up any other gift wrap that looked usable, and she stored it carefully away for use the next year. Save any shopping bags you get through the year – especially the paper ones or ones that are unique in design, then use them at Christmas time. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2013
We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 22, 2013
For many, the end of the year holiday shopping frenzy can override our saner, more thrifty selves. Spending our precious and all too limited time searching online and in stores. Sometimes, as we shop we see things we would like to own and decide to treat ourselves with a gift or two as well. I know I do. Winter clothes.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2013
I remember when there was a shoe repair shop on almost every corner. You could take your radio to the radio and TV repair shop down the street, but most things you could probably fix yourself. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants?
Couponing 101
DECEMBER 11, 2019
Selling some of your finds on eBay can help turn your next-level shopping skills into extra cash. You might look for deals at thrift shops, garage sales, auctions, or stores that frequently sell discontinued products (like T.J. eBay Vendor. Do you love finding a great deal?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JANUARY 24, 2012
Take time to shop around to figure out what exactly you want done. Take the time to learn any requisite skills, either by reading, learning online or perhaps attending some of the home improvement big box store presentations and skill shops. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. Plan ahead.
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