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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another benefit is that I am cutting the governments out of the loop – there no sales taxes on used stuff (except big things of course, like boats or cars). Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. I used it for years and sold it – for $25 – last summer in my own garage sale.

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Adjusting to New Spaces

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I finally got around to unpacking my box and putting my pictures of my boyfriend and the dogs and my certificates and things, and when I did, I felt much more “at home” This made my desk feel much more lived in, and was good for my productivity because I didn’t feel like I was in a strange place anymore.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So, it’s OK to want stuff, to get stuff, to give stuff, to use stuff, and to get rid of stuff. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You start to give a bit of stuff away. Moving to a bigger home.

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Things You Can Do To NOT Make Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

The grown birds also provided entertainment and exercise the day a neighborhood dog broke into the enclosure and the birds scattered all over the neighborhood. I’ve always loved going to salesgarage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. Run an Antique Booth in an Antique Mall.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Who wants to think about Back to School when we are mired in the dog days of summer? learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. I love to shop garage sales. This post was written by Marie. . using what they already have. deciding between needs and wants. Get Social.

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Meet a Reader | Jennifer from Arkansas

The Frugal Girl

We have sheep, an old goat, chickens, guineas, dogs & cats. We use the eggs, harvest meat & if I can’t get out to hunt venison we’ve had friends give us meat. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. But generally, most things have gone up in cost.

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

C with Finn, my parents’ dog Our daughter is 12, and very into the arts and science. K and Finn (my parents dog) 12. Hosting garage sales & reselling items. She’s still exploring herself and the world to figure out her path! K in her dance costume 2. How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl?