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.
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. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. I saved hundreds of dollars this way. Electronics.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 24, 2013
Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. Garage sales, estate sales, and moving sales are all great places to look for used furniture. Baby Items. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used. Are you too proud to buy used jewelry?
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 16, 2013
Use paper drop cloth to wrap. If you are like me, you have old material or clothing that is no longer loved or needed. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales. While I am not that thrifty, and I love prettily wrapped gifts, I don’t like to spend a bunch on wrappings.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 19, 2014
I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Garlick got all of her children’s clothes and gear from friends, family, and sites like Freecycle.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 23, 2017
But, in college, I spent my summer earnings – on clothes, on a used car and on school activities. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.
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