Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 22, 2012
Megamarts like Wal-Mart, Target, K-Mart, Aldi’s, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, and even franchised grocery stores carry the same quality of goods that you’re used to buying, but they don’t carry the overhead costs that come with the big names. Used Doesn’t Mean Abused. One of the fastest growing types of business is the consignment store.
Koupon Karen
NOVEMBER 30, 2023
Look for Second-Hand Items Babies grow quickly and outgrow their clothes and gear just as fast. That means you can often find gently used baby items in excellent condition for a fraction of the retail price. Check out local buy-and-sell groups or consignment shops. After all, they grow up so fast!
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 6, 2013
When you bring in your own grocery bags, you use fewer resources. So, instead of using resources for plastic water bottles, we all have our own BPA-free water bottles that we can refill. Look for Used First. Our society has programmed us to look for new first. Use low-flow toilets and shower heads that use less water.
Couponing 101
JULY 7, 2019
They stay in their clothes for a limited time due to how fast they grow, so luckily, budget friendly sites are popping up all over the place for children and adults. If you don’t mind buying used clothes/clothes on consignment, thredUP has some amazing steals for women and kids.
Saving With Shellie
JULY 24, 2012
If you have kids you know they grow fast and that many times they outgrow their clothing when they’ve only worn it a few times. I work really hard to find great sales for my boys clothing and I often buy from higher end consignment stores to get premium brands for less. Several moms I know rave about thredUp.
Saving Cents With Sense
JULY 10, 2013
Use Coupons and Cash Back Incentives. Grab those coupons or coupon codes (look at Savings.com for available codes) and use them to purchase the uniform basics you need. You’ll find that retailers put uniforms on sale often around back to school time, so make sure you use a coupon with a sale to maximize your savings.
Saving Cents With Sense
JANUARY 19, 2013
Your baby’s nursery should be a calm, yet stimulating room where your little one can grow, learn and explore. Many secondhand sites and consignment stores sell expensive, barely-used baby convertible cribs for a fraction of the cost compared to a department store or boutique. Use a Dresser as a Changing Table.
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