Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. Instead, I settled on a garage sale stand mixer I found for $10. Electronics.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale.

Re-use 100

Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 12, 2016

Have you ever shopped at neighborhood garage sales? You will find the most amazing collections of nearly new home decorating materials at them – beautiful lined panel drapes; lovely dining room furniture and display cases; wall art, wing back chairs, clocks and more – all for a pittance.

Home 100

Home Money Home and Garden Painting 100

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Pick out your desired paint color at the hardware store and ask the sales person what you will need to paint a room. You can easily upholster a dining chair cushion with a staple gun, piece of foam, and a few yards of fabric.

Saving Money 89

Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Maybe it is just something you found at a sale that doesn’t quite match your decor. Along the way, on one of my garage sale shopping expeditions, I stumbled across a matched pair of wing backs (non-reclining) for $20 each. You think, it just needs a new covering, no problem – right? Luckily I had enough.

Sewing Machines 100

Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Mise en place for a recipe Even in college, when I was living in a dorm, and had a dining hall meal plan that meant I could get whatever I wanted whenever I wanted it, I still cooked and baked. Hosting garage sales & reselling items. For me, being in the kitchen and making food for people is an act of love.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 189