Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. I also saved – maxing out 401K contributions to build up the retirement funds.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. Maybe you put it at the curb, hoping someone will take it and use it – or you sell it at a garage sale or some other used stuff venue.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

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. Save over time to build the funds you will need for the renovations you want. Don’t build more than you plan. Trade services.

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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. And people are getting creative in how they do it, too.

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

Also, thrifting —I very rarely buy new, it’s normally secondhand. I used to garage sale quite a bit for my kids’ toddler and preschool clothes but as they’ve gotten bigger and pickier I have better luck finding what they’ll wear in their size at the thrift store. And it builds grit and resilience in our kids.

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