article thumbnail

Wait, Don’t Buy That Yet!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

These get donated to thrift stores or placed in consignment shops so you might keep checking your local stores for these. Look on Craigs list and in local consignment shops for nearly new exercise equipment.

Buy 223
article thumbnail

How To Update Your Wardrobe For Less

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

While the Salvation Army and Goodwill may require a bit more digging for quality wardrobe items, other consignment shops , like Second Time Around, have a strict pre-screening process. If the stigma of thrifting gets to you, remember, it’s not “used”, it’s “vintage”. Go Frugal'

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Save Money: Buy These 7 Items Used

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. 8 Great Things that You Can Find at Thrift Stores 10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale 5 Ways to Go Green and Save Money at the Same Time How to Shop for Furniture at Thrift Stores How to Save Money on Baby Costs.

article thumbnail

How to Make Your Own Clothes

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

You might be able to find one at a consignment shop, a sewing machine repair shop, or ask relatives or friends if they have one that you could either buy or borrow. Although you can sew clothing by hand, it can be very time consuming and tedious.

Clothes 216
article thumbnail

25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

I’m always amazed by the amount store tags I see on clothing and household item at thrift stores. I truly am not opposed to shopping at retail stores, but I regularly find what I need for myself and my daughters at thrift stores and spend a fraction of the price. They share their experience in this video.