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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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Spring Cleaning Tasks to Get a Head Start On

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

However, I find that when I start spring cleaning, I am usually surprised by how much work it is. Even re-organizing the garage can leave you with a chill. Donate the items you no longer want to keep. Finish Up Some Indoor Work. Of course, there are some tasks that you should leave for the spring.

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7 Ways to (Safely) Help Your Community Right Now

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Donate to Food Banks. To make matters worse, many adults who relied on their work to provide for their families have lost their jobs. Donating food or money can help members of your community who are struggling. Donating food or money can help members of your community who are struggling. Donate Blood.

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Tips for Keeping Your Stockpile Safe and Dry

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

For those with impressive stockpiles, having a separate building seems to work best. Whether it be a garage, a shed, or even a specially constructed structure, you have to consider the fact that you are trying to keep and use your assortment of preserved foods for years to come. Choose a Spot with Plenty of Room for Expansion.

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Declutter Update #1

Family Balance Sheet

I pulled out clothes that I don’t wear and I’ll donate to the thrift store. Projects that I’m working on: The bathroom linen closet. The shoe shelf in our garage. In the first 3 weeks of 2014, I have made some decluttering progress. I reorganized my bedroom closet and dresser. My family has a shoe addiction.

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Ways to Make Do With What You Have

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Take care of your wardrobe to keep it looking work and wear worthy. Donate good clothing you really can’t use to a non-profit and bank the tax deduction. There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate.

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Don’t be a Buy-It-New Snob

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales. It was missing the software, but thanks to the internet, I had no trouble finding a driver that worked. I hate waste and I see it all the time.

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