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8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most people think clothes when they think about what a thrift shop sells, but these shops often sell a number of other things that people can use in their day to day lives. Larger thrift stores like the Salvation Army and Goodwill, often have a little bit of everything in their stores. Take a peek. Take a peek.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Most of our kid stuff gets given or thrown away over the years (who has room for it all), so when we get big enough to head off to school, we embark on an entire new stuff collection hunt. Books, trendy clothes, dorm stuff, maybe a car, a computer and more are all on the hunt list. We rent a shelter (usually), and it is bare!

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Sustainable Living Traits To Pass On To Your Children

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Not only for our own well-being, but for our children and the generations that follow. Healthy Personal Lifestyle Choices Physical and mental health obviously play an important role in our overall well-being and outlook on life. – it’s now important to keep a positive outlook more than ever.

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Five Home Renovation Savings Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Know what you want to do and plan it out well ahead of time. I found wood frames for my national park posters and a wildlife themed shower curtain at the local thrift stores. Years ago, when my spouse tore off the roof and re-shingled it, he traded a hunting trip to our farm for skilled services of a carpenter friend.