Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

A smile or a word from a parent or teacher, seeing someone enjoying their savings, a chance combination of a happy conversation, a sun shiny day and an increased amount in the piggy bank – all may result in one child’s brain being wired towards the pleasure of saving. Over my life, I have been primarily a saver.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

We wanted to make conversation piece centerpieces for each of the 10 tables, utilizing some of the many spring flowering daffodils we usually have at this time of year on our acreage. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 12, 2011

We can negotiate to get a good price on an item in a garage sale, or we can negotiate to close a million dollar deal. When negotiating, it is vital to put together your supporting facts and data, while anticipating potential questions that may come out in the course of your conversation.

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Communications Garage Sale Tools Better Life 200

For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

It also doesn’t require too much intense concentration, so it’s a fun one to play while also enjoying conversation with a group. One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2. Dutch Blitz (2-4 players). Pictionary (3+ players).

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 59

Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

It also doesn’t require too much intense concentration, so it’s a fun one to play while also enjoying conversation with a group. Pictionary (3+ players) One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2. Pictionary never gets old for me.

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance. It also allows agencies to force homeowners to pay for things considered ‘for the public good’ Case in point is the conversion of homes on septic tanks to sewer lines as an area develops.

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Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100