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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. I love a bargain.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I love to buy things second hand. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.”

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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

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With these four simple strategies, you can save a ton of money on children’s clothes. Buy Out of Season. Retailers discount out-of-season clothing, and these discounts can be substantial. Buy Used Clothing. Children’s clothes don’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Ask Family and Friends.

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Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you want to save money, one of the best options is to buy used. Not only can buying something second-hand help you save money, but it also reduces the amount of resources that you use. Buying used is one way to increase the sustainability of your life. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used. Baby Items.

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Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.