Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Remember when trade schools abounded and more folks went to them than to college? He made his own electric lawnmower. He fixed his own car. I wish he was still around. The Fixer Movement.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

If you can’t save money, need extra tools and have to learn how, why would anyone learn to sew? For instance, in college, I was invited to a formal dance occasion. More advance techniques and some of the fancier fabrics require special tools and expertise as well – tools you probably don’t have and will need to buy.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. These handy tools attach easily and do not remove paint of wallpaper when you take them down. 5 Ways to Trim Your Budget For Your Child’s College Fund. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Budgeting Budget Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2013

The Oakes Museum of Natural History is located at Messiah College, just outside of Harrisburg. Visit The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum in Harrisburg to view a collection of artifacts from the hand-drawn equipment of yesterday to the modern tools of today. The admission is $6 for adults, $3.50 Outdoor Festivals. Admission: FREE.

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Pennsylvania Museum Home and Garden Ranges 133

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I should have known he was special as he asked for a set of “Time-Life” home repair books when he was in college. I have to be careful not to earn to much as we need to maintain certain limits to qualify for college grants and funding. Special tools and equipment can be expensive. (I My cat satisfying his thirst!

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Kids and Family Money Home and Garden Frugal 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 4, 2013

One of them kept it at their house in the garage, but each time there was a snow storm they each got their chance to use it, taking turns doing both of their driveways. Garden tools like shovels, chainsaws, hoes, rakes, leaf blowers, tree trimmers. So why not share those less-needed tools with others? But it could be done.

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Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions Kids and Family Camping Equipment Television 212

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. Other Items on Sale: Tools, free donuts in honor of National Donut Day on June 5th. Clearance: Jackets, sweaters, umbrellas, rain boots, floral wreaths from Memorial Day.

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