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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to shop garage sales. Band with neighbors or friends to buy school supplies in bulk – then spit the cost between you. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper. Rent Don’t Buy. If your child is wanting to take music lessons, think about renting the instrument instead of buying. Buy don’t rent.

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Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. I rented a booth in an antique mall in a neat old building out in a small town close by us and went out after antiques to fill it. To be successful, I think you need access to free or really cheap bulk sale items.

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