article thumbnail

10 Steps To A Successful Garage Sale

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Garage sales are a great way to make some extra money, and they are a great activity for kids during the summer break. With the proper amount of planning, you can have an easy, stress free garage sale where you make a profit. If you follow these tips, it will be easy to manage your own garage sale.

article thumbnail

Thrifty Finds: a New (to her) Dresser, Valentine’s Day

Family Balance Sheet

So for the first time I checked out Craigslist. Too many stories of Craigslist gone wrong. But when I found a pretty good solution on Craigslist, I sent my husband to pick it up the dresser. A matching twin headboard was included, but she doesn’t need it, so I might try to sell it at our next yard sale, or Craigslist.

Thrifty 100
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

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

article thumbnail

Saving Money on Renovations

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here’s what I’ve found: Sales. There are frequently sales on cabinetry, flooring, and other material needed for a renovation if you know where to look. Smaller companies might have moving sales or specials on some shades or styles of material. Craigslist has a bad rap. Classified Ads.

article thumbnail

Baby Budgeting: How to Save for Your New Arrival

Koupon Karen

You can also look online on Facebook or Craigslist for baby gear for sale by parents. Look for Deals and Sales Don’t forget to shop around for the best deals and sales. Many retailers have online sales and special offers, especially during holidays like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

article thumbnail

3 Savvy Ways to Save on Kids’ Sports Gear

Couponing 101

You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. If you choose to purchase from a stranger through a medium like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist, be sure to meet in a public place and take steps to ensure your safety.

Sports 40
article thumbnail

Oue Home Will Never Sound the Same.

Family Balance Sheet

We went to a piano sale at a local college in the spring. We checked Craigslist occasionally, but the piano search was put on hold when other things became a priority. My husband and I have been talking about getting a piano for about a year. Their music department leases pianos for a school year and then sells them to the public. (It

article thumbnail

10 Ideas to Find Cash for Christmas

Family Balance Sheet

Have a Virtual Yard Sale. I love yard sales, but it’s getting a little cold in the northeast to be hosting one outside. Look for the big items that are worth your time and list them on Craigslist or find a local Facebook page where you can list stuff that you’re selling. Spend some time and go through your house.

Christmas 130