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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. If you are still reluctant to buy used, consider the below bargains. I love a bargain. My best finds.

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Spring Cleaning Tasks to Get a Head Start On

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

There is something about the thought of being organized and starting a season off on the right (clean) foot that is satisfying. Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Donate the items you no longer want to keep.

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Moving Out – 6 Lifestyle Changes to Make Relocating Easier

Koupon Karen

However, whether you’re moving for a new job, better opportunities, or a change of scenery, the process of relocating can feel overwhelming. Over the years, it’s easy to accumulate items that you no longer need or use. Consider organizing a garage sale or using online platforms to sell unwanted items.

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Keep Clutter at Bay by Recognizing Where It Comes From

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Now, we’re planning another move, this time 2,000 miles away. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. While we’re decluttering, we’re learning a lot about where the clutter comes from. Where Does the Clutter Come From? Other Clutter We Found.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Have you heard the old saying: “Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without.”? We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Buy good clothing, used. Use up your food.

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5 Ways to Keep Your Home Clutter Free

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I took at least three trunks full of “stuff” to Goodwill, I had a garage sale, and I sold things online. However, I wasn’t able to complete the job before moving day arrived, so some of our “stuff” we didn’t need came with us. How does the stuff take over even when you’re trying to manage it?

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9 Tips for Setting up and Settling into a New Home

Koupon Karen

Be ruthless in your decision-making process; if you haven’t used an item in the last year or it doesn’t hold significant sentimental value, it’s probably time to let it go. Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell.

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