Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. If you follow these tips, it will be easy to manage your own garage sale.

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Garage Sale Garage Sale Canning 202

Couponing 101

MARCH 23, 2020

Donate to Food Banks. This leads to an increased need for food banks. Donating food or money can help members of your community who are struggling. Donating food or money can help members of your community who are struggling. Donate Blood. Blood banks are experiencing severe shortages. Foster a Pet.

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Donation Bank Banking Giving 71

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 7, 2013

Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. If you plan to re-organize your closet and drawers, take the opportunity to go through your clothing and sort it into “keep”, “discard” and “donate” piles. Donate the items you no longer want to keep. Wipe Down the Walls.

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Cleaning Appliances Donation Organic 221

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 2, 2016

I have another cabinet that is not in the photo where I keep coffee & tea and I store our bread in the appliance garage with the toaster. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat (and is not outdated) to a food bank. As you see in the photo below, I have a very limited pantry. And that’s it for my space.

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Grocery Spending Groceries Grocery Organic 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. Donate any food that you probably won’t eat and is not outdated to a food bank. I don't keep a large stockpile, because of my lack of storage space. Alphabetize your herbs and spices.

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Economical Kitchen Organic Organization 113

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

While there are still plenty of people clipping coupons the old fashioned way, people are taking much bigger steps to build their bank accounts back up. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. If you can’t sell something, consider donating it and at least getting the tax write off.

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89