Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

We’ve used this for about 6 weeks now, and we’ve been pleasantly surprised with how economical it is as well as how good it works. I happened upon some old canning Mason jars at a garage sale, and now we use those for everything–making iced tea in the summer, putting leftover soup in, holding our homemade laundry detergent.

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Saving Money Simple Money Friends And Family Sale 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? Remember when high school kids were required to take shop and/or home economics? Do you keep things until no one else wants them? Do you enjoy making old things new again? If so, you are in the minority.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. So, if you have the time and the patience, you can safely and economically reuse furniture of almost any type. Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget.

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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. From my mother: she taught me mostly everything including checkbook balancing, saving, investing, economics, etc. But generally, most things have gone up in cost. Did you ever receive any financial education in school or from your parents?

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Arkansas Frugal College Kids and Family 182