Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it. Bring in your slightly used, but in good shape costume and pick one from those others brought in – as a swap. Don’t buy, make. Re-purpose the used costume.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

Now, we’re planning another move, this time 2,000 miles away. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. Where Does the Clutter Come From? Other Clutter We Found.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 5, 2012

I could empty one out, put some valuables at the bottom, and then re-pile my tools on top. There is duct tape all over my garage, so this wouldn’t look out of place. I don’t like the idea of using fake safes inside the house, since they look kind of obvious, especially in an incorrect location. A lot of us frequent garage sales.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. Plus, we require a lot less storage room for our wardrobe, which means when we get ready to buy a house, we won’t need huge walk-in closets. Don’t wash clothes until they’re truly dirty. Use mason jar containers.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

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MAY 29, 2019

Buy Out of Season. Buy Used Clothing. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. People often wind up with children’s clothes they no longer need or want, so put the word out that you’re interested.

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Clothes Clothing Simple Friends And Family Sale 84

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

You probably should be buying your home for the long term. Understand what regulations there are on the use of the property. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. If the entire home was recently re-modeled, it may mean that old problems were covered up.

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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. However, I wasn’t able to complete the job before moving day arrived, so some of our “stuff” we didn’t need came with us. Boy, did I declutter. Seriously, how does this happen?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Many of you have specifically asked where to find used equipment. When you can, it is imperative that you use jars that are specially made for canning. Never try to use non-canning jars to preserve your food – doing so could lead to dangerous (invisible) bacteria growing in your food. Canning Jars. Accessories.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

The rent-purchase agreement allows the buyer to live in the home while paying the seller rent, and the part of the rent goes toward the home’s sale price. At the end of the rental term, the buyer can buy the home at the price both parties agreed on, and they’re already part of the way there.

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Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process!

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 60

Couponing 101

JUNE 12, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process!

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Money Making Consignment Shops Garage Sale 55

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

First I looked online to see what the average cost of re-upholstery services were. Along the way, on one of my garage sale shopping expeditions, I stumbled across a matched pair of wing backs (non-reclining) for $20 each. I also sanded down the wood parts and re-stained and lacquered them while the chair was bare.

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Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100

Couponing 101

JANUARY 20, 2019

It’s definitely a hard process to go through especially if you’re like me and tend to keep EVERYTHING! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale! Use shoeboxes for storage. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Back before the internet was invented, I used to write short fiction stories and try to get them published. It kept me busy and out of trouble, used up a lot of stamp money, but never yielded a dime. Hubby used to be way into contests and giveaways. Most garage sales don’t have many antiques – or even collectibles.

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. using what they already have. I love to shop garage sales. Bulk buys can be a lot cheaper.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? I’ve used these finds to help furnish and decorate a vacation rental and to fill in pieces we lacked at home. Some folks view re-decorating as a hobby. Hearing the comments the folks looking at homes to buy make is so hilarious. Trends come and go.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

I pick up a lot of them at garage sales for 25 cents to a $1. Digging into this formula investment technique (which is similar to dollar cost averaging), led me to the re-discovery of multiple other types of formulas and techniques which are supposed to help us make our money grow. My copy has a copyright date of 2008.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

I got 160,000,000 results today using Google Chrome. Home decorating is another area where it may be possible to sew your own cheaper than buying. Easy deal and much cheaper than buying drapes at the time. You have to find a pattern you like, get the machine out, buy the fabric, cut it out and all of the other steps involved.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

I get to buy all his party stuff on clearance after Halloween! If you’re planning a Star Wars party for your child, hopefully this post will give you some money-saving ideas! I printed off this Star Wars “Happy Birthday” printable banner and used black string to hang it up. We used a black tablecloth ($0.90

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

” They also say (and I totally agree): “The single most important thing you need to know about building wealth: You’re far better off being a dogged saver who’s a mediocre investor than being a below-average saver who can knock the socks off the S&P 500.”. .” We hosted two garage sales in.

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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. While I grew up using paper napkins and towels, we only used paper plates when we were on a picnic. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. Paper towels ?

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Today, we’re meeting a reader who has managed to live for 2.5 Tell us a little about yourself When asked the question “Where are you from? My interest in frugality is less about saving money specifically, and more about making good use of the resources I have. years with no car (and two small kids!).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

For so long, we plodded along with next to nothing while our neighbors were running up their charge cards and using home equity loans to take vacations. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

This is not something I want to see, so today I have a few videos for you that will dispell credit card myths, teach you how to use them properly, how to keep them safe, and how to make sure you should be getting credit in the first place. The only investing strategy that makes sense to me is buy and hold. Take a moment to watch them.

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