Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.

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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Winter clothes. Stores also stock up on gift sets with cosmetics for the holidays and may need to move it fast in January. Other tips. Look on Craigs list and in local consignment shops for nearly new exercise equipment.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? The AARP article Fix What’s Broken, For Less claims that there are multiple repair cafes in the USA now, including some in New York City, Seattle, San Francisco, Minneapolis, Detroit and elsewhere.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214