Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 30, 2015

My favorite thrift store has a section dedicated to seasonal items. The number and variety of Halloween items in this thrift store surprised me. But wouldn’t it be interesting to simplify this holiday again – in tune with the simple living movement?

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Halloween Thrift Stores St. Louis Thrifting 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Simple throw pillows are another easy item. If you own a material store, you want someone on staff that understands the customers – someone who knows how to sew! Instead of spending $100 or more on a formal gown, I made a simple empire floor length dress from fancy new material. As a business marketing scheme. Sewing takes time.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Just bare twigs in a large vase, with old ornaments tied to them can be pretty as well. We live on the edge of the prairie and prairie grasses grow well here. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 12, 2013

Apparently there are some simple rules when it comes to de-cluttering and re-organizing your work space. Have a big box ready to take the throw-away items and another for anything that is good enough to go to the local thrift store. What about the old refrigerator in the garage you only use when you have a party?

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