Prairie Eco-Thrifter
OCTOBER 15, 2015
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.
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 better luck for us adults too.)
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2013
Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. When we bought our last car, we did end up buying new. They lasted us several years, including two cross-country moves. Are you too proud to buy used jewelry? Don’t be! You can get a great deal on used jewelry.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 3, 2014
For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Neighborhood sales are my favorite, and they are prolific in spring and fall. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2017
In order to fit in, you might want to dress the same way your co workers dress or drive a similar quality car or send the kids to that upscale private school. As teenagers, we may be madly saving up for a car. Once baby comes, we might become major spenders on toys, a new home, a bigger car and more. Temperament. Time of life.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
Two “small” ones come to mind- my first car & first motorcycle-owned for a while, did a few small repairs & sold for what I paid. Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent).
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2013
He fixed his own car. He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? He made his own electric lawnmower. He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. I wish he was still around. When did we become a throwaway society?
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