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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I used an old seat cushion I had and wrapped it with brand new material from another garage sale to pretty it up and make it softer, then stacked new throw pillows I found at yet another sale for $.50 I used it for years and sold it – for $25 – last summer in my own garage sale. Glass leftover containers 3 for $.75.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You met someone, they moved in with their 2 dogs and a cat. But as time wears on, the cats and dogs move on and the kids move out. You may throw some stuff away.

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10 Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames

Saving Cents With Sense

Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! But did you know that are many other ways to use a picture frame besides just framing a picture of your cute cat or precious kiddos?

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. Especially right now in negative temps-breaking ice, hauling water & firewood, and defending the birds from a marauding fox. But generally, most things have gone up in cost.

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