Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

There are still more ‘me’ gifts I’d like to buy, but I’ve managed to hold off so far. However, in reviewing the best things to wait to buy on various sites, I find that cameras are one of those items. I learned late in life that there are best times to buy certain things. Winter clothes.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Are you a ‘buy it new’ snob – one of those people who shudder at the thought of using someone else’s cast off stuff? After 10 years of not having enough money to buy new things, I found my dream job and started getting high pay. I paid hundreds for a slightly better model at Best Buy years ago.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Find Back to School Clothes for Less. Whether your child is in school uniforms or traditional clothing for school, you are probably looking for ways to get back to school for less. Buying back to school clothes can be quite pricey, and leave you feeling broke before the school year even begins. Attend clothing swaps.

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Clothes Clothing Finds Swap 90

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Find Back to School Clothes for Less. Back to School Clothes for Less – Whether your child is in school uniforms or traditional clothing for school, you are probably looking for ways to get back to school for less. Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less.

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Clothes Clothing Swap Garage Sale 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

Hang clothes to dry. Instead, we have two large clothes drying racks in the basement. Creating clothing requires a lot of natural resources. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty. Wait to buy new technology.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

There was very little I had to buy for my child after these showers. 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. It turns out, quite easily.

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Learn to hem and patch and sew on buttons to repair minor issues with clothing. Learn how to remove spots and do it as soon as the clothing gets dirty. Buy good clothing, used. Avoid buying cheap clothing new. Pass down serviceable clothing from child to child. Use up your food. Go Frugal Go Green'

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

I am very excited about this new feature here at Saving Cents with Sense – and for those of you astute readers, you may have already noticed the new “ Buy/Sell ” tab in the top header. You can now buy, sell, trade, and share, with fellow fans ! Trade baby clothes, for toddler clothes. -

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

Use paper drop cloth to wrap. If you are like me, you have old material or clothing that is no longer loved or needed. Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. Make gift tags.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Clothing is cheap, sewing is not. We tend to throw away clothing instead of mending it and we count on cheap overseas labor to keep manufactured clothing easily affordable. There are many crafters, clothing designers and beginning savers who sew. Easy deal and much cheaper than buying drapes at the time.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. Get Social.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

We especially need essential stuff, like food, water, shelter, heat, clothing, defensive and offensive protection. Cradles, cribs, play pens, changing tables, strollers, high chairs, diapers, diaper bags, car seats, baby clothes and TOYS TOYS TOYS and more TOYS. Kids will naturally accumulate stuff, even when they can’t buy it.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. I was able to buy the upholstery fabric to redo it for just $50. Dealing with smaller cloth items.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

I’ve found that many of my clothes I want to get rid of, I’ve only worn once or twice (and a few still have the tags on)! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. Use shoeboxes for storage. Make your own keepsake boxes.

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Money Consignment Shops Garage Sale Office Supplies 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Buy in bulk. With the rise of Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s Wholesale, it has gotten easier than ever to buy items in bulk. Buy used items. Buy organic.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 22, 2014

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. Considering that many of us have walk in closets that house more clothes than we can wear in three months, it’s easy to see how her philosophy would lead to a lot less clutter, expense, and environmental cost.

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Home Re-use Painting Garage Sale 189

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. Kids grow out of them so fast that buying them new really is a waste. Another great item to buy used is your car. Here is a rundown of three easy ways to save money, and a lot of it.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

As an expecting parent, it’s tempting to buy that beautifully detailed changing table or the crib you saw last week in the window of an upscale boutique. Create your own changing station by placing the cloth-covered changing pad on top of a dresser. When your child outgrows diapers you can continue using the dresser for her clothing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? Paint will run you upwards of $30 a gallon these days at the big box stores, and then there are the drop cloths, brushes, extender poles and ladders you may need to get to those lovely high spots. Hearing the comments the folks looking at homes to buy make is so hilarious.

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Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Tips on Buying and Selling On Facebook Marketplace by Chaos is Bliss. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. 5 Tips for Getting the Best Deals On Spring and Summer Clothing For Your Kids by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. by Military Wives Saving.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

The Best Time to Buy Anything During the Year from January to December. What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! Clearance: Winter clothing, snow shovels, ski and sledding equipment. Other Items on Sale: Fresh-cut flowers and bikes.

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Flowers and Plants Cinco De Mayo Buy Buying 100

Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

Tips on Buying and Selling On Facebook Marketplace by Chaos is Bliss. How to Save on Clothes by It’s A Fabulous Life. 5 Tips for Getting the Best Deals On Spring and Summer Clothing For Your Kids by Two Kids & A Coupon. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. by Military Wives Saving.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

If you’d like to take an easy step to go green and save money in the process, the first place to make changes is in buying disposable items. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Disposable Kitchen Items.

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Saving Money Green Money Paper Towels 242

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

We shopped at garage sales, turned down the heat, combined errands to use less gas, didn’t buy a lot of prepared food, cooked at home and the like. We mowed the grass, made our clothes, cleaned house, cooked , and fixed broken stuff. We didn’t have a clothes dryer. I cut the family’s hair.

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Thrifty Garage Spendthrift Fair-Trade 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Instead of investing your money in education or your 401K, your money goes to clothes, gadgets, big screen TV’s or alcohol. You go weekend e-baying, garage-saling or to the flea markets. Be very clear of your motives before buying something. You spend your money on the wrong stuff. You have bad money habits.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We had to sell it less than 3 years after buying it, and between that and the market timing (bought in 2009, sold in 2012), we were lucky to come out of the whole situation with our original mortgage paid off completely by the sale! Hosting garage sales & reselling items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

The only investing strategy that makes sense to me is buy and hold. Whether you are trying to convince the boss to give you a raise; nudge your customer into buying the latest shiny product the company makes; or pry venture capital lose from an angel investor, you need presentation skills. Buy an energy efficient water heater.

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220