Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

My husband and I purchased refurbished computers. Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. Baby Items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

Growing up in the fifties made me everlastingly grateful for a number of things, such as hot running water, central air conditioning, automatic dishwashers, TV remote control, the internet, personal computers (typewriters really sucked – no backspacing!), Most of us did not have clothes dryers, we dried the clothes on a line outside.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 4, 2013

From taking good care of your car, to properly caring for your clothing, to keeping your appliances in working order, taking care of what you already have helps it last longer. Before you get rid of items that are still in usable condition, consider trying to sell them, or give them to a thrift store. Take Care of Your Things.

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Re-use Home and Garden Bulk Electronics 278

Family Balance Sheet

APRIL 6, 2016

Examples: Replace paper napkins with cloth napkins. Choose thrift first. And rather than throw unused possessions away, donate to a thrift store or offer up on Freecycle.org. Two tips to consider: set your water heater thermostat at 120 degrees F or lower and wash your clothing in cold water. You will save about $2.50

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

We have accumulated a lot of stuff – lose screws, highly prized collectibles, everyday essentials, clothes that ‘might fit again someday’, tools, children’s artwork, food stuffs and more. Store computer paper next to the printer, store clothing in the room in which you dress. Get Organized'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 22, 2013

Talk about what expenses the store might have (physical store maintenance, utilities, employees, supplies, fixtures and registers, computers, merchandise costs, advertising and etc). Ask the kids how they think the store owner makes money. Money Tips'

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The Bargain Hunter Extraordinaire

AUGUST 11, 2009

The icing on the cake was when I was leaving Maine on my way home to Boston, I stopped at this awesome thrift store right before I got to the highway in York. Unfortunately, I didn't find to much clothing in my size (these are the times I wish I knew how to tailor clothes.oh I am back from my amazing trip to Maine.

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