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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I can park my car and walk from sale to sale, getting a bit of exercise, enjoying the fine weather and seeing the architecture and landscaping of the homes along the way. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. My ribbon however came from a garage sale. New ones are around $25.

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50 Best Small-Business Ideas – NerdWallet

Savings Corner

You might start working weekends out of your garage, but as your business takes off, you’ll be well on your way to your own shop and a brand new, full-time career doing what you love. Landscape services If you have a green thumb, an eye for design and a love for the sweet sound of lawnmowers, consider starting a landscaping business.

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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. Someone else took care of all the landscaping. She’s still exploring herself and the world to figure out her path! K in her dance costume 2.