Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. While most folks consider wood and metal used furniture to be quite restorable, many turn their noses up at re-using fabric covered items. How to make used furniture usable.
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. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.
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Penny Pinchin' Mom
MARCH 11, 2024
In this scenario, however, there’s no guarantee that your garage sale will make you good money. It will help get rid of the household items you don’t use anymore; it might not make you much money. Thankfully, I know a way to achieve both ends: declutter your home and make money at your next garage sale.
Couponing 101
MAY 29, 2019
With these four simple strategies, you can save a ton of money on children’s clothes. Retailers discount out-of-season clothing, and these discounts can be substantial. Buy Used Clothing. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay.
Saving Cents With Sense
AUGUST 29, 2011
Do you have items lying around your house that you no longer need including but not limited to, clothes, kids toys, games or crafts that you may have been wanting to sell. So let the Market Place be your personal Community Garage sale reaching out to thousands of people nationwide. Take a picture using your mobile phone.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
I’m in good company with my love of all things used. Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Kitchen Appliances.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 28, 2014
Hang clothes to dry. We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. Instead, we have two large clothes drying racks in the basement. Creating clothing requires a lot of natural resources. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes. Conserve utilities.
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