Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

Below is a list of equipment and tools you will need to can, along with my suggestions for finding these items at a great discount. I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. Canning Jars.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. There were no garage door openers. There were no discount brokers.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

You’ll find me posting over at Adventures of Life, Love and Librarianship about Asking for a Discount in Today's Economy , and I’m excited to welcome Liz from Hoosier Homemade to Family Balance Sheet: Hi there, Family Balance Sheet fans! Today I’m participating in the Ultimate Blog Swap. They fit perfectly in the small basket!

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Teresa's Deals

JULY 3, 2015

Shop this amazing discount online at Crabtree-Evelyn.com and save on the luxury that you deserve! With this amazing sale at Express, shop items discounted up to 70% off. Save on your outdoor sporting needs this summer by shopping online at GanderMountain.com and receive a discount of $5 off every $50 you spend.

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Saving With Shellie

DECEMBER 29, 2015

We have several of these shelving units and they are perfect for organizing the garage! We will probably see prices discount again in a week or two but the selection will be much smaller then. Their best selling 4-Tier Wire Shelves are just $29.99. That’s a $30 savings off the regular price. Find more Great Deals happening now.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Ask if you can purchase it at a discount, or perhaps they would even be willing just to pass it on to you. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Find Back to School Clothes for Less: 1. Look for hand me downs. Talk to the parents of children older than yours. It never hurts to ask!

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Mom never asked for a discount in my presence. My daughter-in-law walked into a furniture store and talked the manager into giving her a 20% off the top discount on all furniture purchased that day – since she was buying a lot. Garage sales – need I say more? If you walk in and pay the posted price, you are probably being taken.

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Saving With Shellie

JANUARY 20, 2014

Office Depot has some discount school supply offers going on this week. Much easier to just grab some for just $1 than try to find the correct box in the garage! If your kids are needing a mid-year supply re-stock, this would be a great opportunity to grab some new supplies for less. Office Depot Ballpoint Pens – $.50.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Snag a discounted gift card online. I always shop for Christmas wrapping paper, gift tags, boxes and really nice ornaments the week after Christmas. Winter clothes.

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Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

First off, we can get our gear for our hobbies at a discount (yeah, this is shopping). Places like Academy sell outdoor equipment at a huge discount. Don''t forget garage sales! Second, we can plan our activities at times when there are discounts or freebies.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. You may find seasonal cloth napkins at a discounted price after the holiday. If you’d like to make the switch from paper napkins, consider going to cloth napkins. Or you can make them yourself. If you’re not handy, consider hiring someone who is to make them for you.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Garage or estate sales. I scouted for tiles as I went to garage sales for other items and was lucky enough to find not only a big lot of beautiful travertine tiles, but also two very usable Kohler bath faucets – for which we bought one replacement part off the Kohler repair site. Thrift shops. Make it yourself items. Craigs list.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

Vouchercloud : This app uses GPS technology to locate the offers and discounts that are nearest to you. Vouchercloud displays discounts at an array of establishments. With PrimoSpot you can enter the address of the place you are planning to go and have it search for on-street parking, garage parking, and bike racks.

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Discount Coder UK

APRIL 28, 2014

Yesterday I heard a news story on the radio about millions of unwanted pots of household gloss and emulsion paint, stashed and going crispy in garages, cupboard and attics all over Britain. Paint can be difficult and costly to dispose of, especially gloss, since many UK tips won’t accept it. Some do, some don’t, some.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. You can purchase large 3’ X 3’ pillows in a variety of colors and textures from Import Stores and Discount outlets. You can find many of these items on discount shelves at your favorite retailers.

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Discount Coder UK

FEBRUARY 25, 2014

Perhaps you have a garage or off-street parking space you never use. Are you rattling around in a huge house with loads of space and no money? Maybe you have a large garden but can’t stand gardening. Can you re-purpose your spare space to generate extra cash? Here are some ideas. How to make cash from.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Ask if you can purchase it at a discount, or perhaps they would even be willing just to pass it on to you. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Find Back to School Clothes for Less: 1. Look for hand me downs. Talk to the parents of children older than yours. It never hurts to ask!

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

If you have kids, purchasing used or discounted clothing and toys is a great way to save money. You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. Hire Students.

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For the Mommas

MARCH 8, 2013

Discount Magazines for 3/8/13. even shutters, garages, and home gardens. Today only, subscribe to Redbook Magazine for only $4.99 per year (37% off)! You can order up to 3 years at this price! Just enter coupon code FORTHEMOMMAS. Redbook – Love Life, Home Life, Your Life. Today only, subscribe to Outside Magazine for only $4.99

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Other Items on Sale: Tea, bedding during Winter White Sales, calendars, discount gift cards. Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales. Other Items on Sale: Mattresses, military discounts.

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Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! 8 ) Check Discount Stores. Most stores, like Target, Walmart, Michael’s, etc, discount Halloween merchandise by 60%-90%, so you can pick up costumes, decorations, and other holiday related items that will last for years to come.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

OCTOBER 10, 2011

Another way to get a discount is if you’ve signed up to receive updates from specific retailers who you normally shop with. Renting out your garage or backyard for RV or classic car owners could bring in $25 to $150 per month, depending on the space you allocate.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Patrick O’Houlihan writes about discount home décor and how to save money on home décor for Moshells. But there is good news. Connect with Patrick on G+.

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freestuff.tv

JULY 14, 2011

Internet-based businesses have a few tremendous advantages over brick-and-mortar businesses: You don’t have to rent office and warehouse space, and you need not have a spare room or your garage stuffed with inventory. Two common business ventures on the Internet are money-making blogs and affiliate programs. Enjoy this site?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

shopping for savings by comparing prices, using coupons, coupon codes and other discounts and making sure they are buying the teacher specified items. I love to shop garage sales. using what they already have. deciding between needs and wants. deferring spending until they are sure about what is wanted or needed and.

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Saving Everyday

MAY 5, 2011

I look for discounts on the Disney Special Offers Page , Mousesavers.com and will just call Disney and ask. After comparing all the discounts we were eligible for, the military offer worked best for our family. Minus the 40% Military Discount. These days, online retailers are offering such deep discounts, free shipping, etc.

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2013

There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage. Tickets are pricey, but discounted ones can usually be found at Giant Food Stores. Walk along the river and peruse the artists'' booths, choose from a wide variety of food vendors and enjoy live music throughout the three days. Admission: FREE.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Passive Family Income: Take Advantage of Discounts for the Best Shopping Buys in January – The holiday spending spree is over, and retailers often are looking at much quieter times. She thinks that is the best deal for her and her money. However, retailers are anxious to get rid of winter gear to make way for spring clothing.

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Saving Everyday

JULY 13, 2012

5 nights at Port Orleans Riverside Royal Rooms (used the current 20% room discount ). I keep a stack of big totes in the corner of the garage and we add yard sale items to them year-round. Here we go… Disney Trip 2012 – Total Savings Goal = $2555.35. 5-Night Package with Dining = $1585.35. 1 Park ticket per person.

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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 10, 2015

10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band Workshop. Many art museums will be offering free or discounted admission. Where allowed by law, participants receive special discounts on the wine being tasted. Most Bass Pro Shops have the same activities, but be sure and check your local store here before you head out. :: Guitar Center.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MAY 7, 2015

10:15 AM – Intro to Garage Band. May 18th – Many art museums will be offering free or discounted admission. Where allowed by law, participants receive special discounts on the wine being tasted. Saturday, May 9th {no age restrictions for free music lessons}. ……… MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

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Savings Corner

DECEMBER 25, 2023

This could work especially well if you have a contact who can help you access discounted merchandise that few other people can find. Rent out useful household items Here’s a variation on renting out an idle car: Start even smaller with other household items that people may need but that may be collecting dust in your garage.

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