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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.

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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. My neighbor’s garage sale was almost over when I stumbled on it.

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up!

Couponing 101

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale!

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Save (and Make) Money By Tidying Up with Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method!

Couponing 101

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale!

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Here are a few money tips to help you plan your back to school activities and maybe reduce that $600 per child amount. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. I love to shop garage sales. It’s fun for me and it saves my children shopping time and money. Know Where to Get the Money.

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Tidying Up – Saving You Money!

Couponing 101

She has a specific process of tidying up – you go through your various items, save what “sparks joy” and donate, sell and throw the rest away. I’ve come up with some ways of saving money during this process! The other thing you can do once you’ve finished the whole process is have a garage sale!

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Go Green This Halloween

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

How can you be money wise and green this Halloween? No kids = no money on candy = no candy wrappers in the landfill. No kids = no parties or haunted houses = money saved. We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Buy one then sell, donate or exchange it.

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