Family Balance Sheet
MARCH 23, 2011
There is an initial investment, but I have seen similiar containers at yard sales or thrift stores and at Bed Bath and Beyond where they regularly offer 20% coupons. Welcome to the Kitchen Economics Link Up ~ Cost Cutting Tips to Help You Save Money in the Kitchen. I have 4 different sizes. Use plastic store bags for trash bags.
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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 26, 2012
With so much turmoil and unease in the world today – political, social/economical, technological, environmental, etc. Make it be known that that that there is nothing wrong in purchasing second-hand items from thrift stores, yard sales, or via classified ads or even online via places like eBay or Craigslist.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 11, 2016
Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Our home furnishings include many cherished family heirlooms, such as an iron bed my folks bought at a sale, or the hand carved bed frame purchased by my great-grandfather. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale.
The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
Electronics/beauty products/new furniture or household items (I’m using things left by my grandparents & living in their house, have done some changes & repairs but free/thrift is excellent). There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. But generally, most things have gone up in cost.
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