Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 25, 2014
Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. After all, it’s already been used by another family. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Electronics.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MAY 28, 2014
Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. Instead of having oodles of clothes, our family is minimizing our wardrobes. We are a one car family. Not only do we save money this way, but we help the environment by having a slower turnover with our electronics.
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The Frugal Girl
JANUARY 29, 2024
I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. 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.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 27, 2011
Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. Buy in bulk. Just visit sites like Ebay, Amazon, and Craigslist.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
MARCH 17, 2013
I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? I’m guilty as well.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Learn to love hand me downs from relatives.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
NOVEMBER 16, 2011
Use Electronics. Step platform with 2 steps – purchased at a garage sale for $2. I would fix dinner for the family and then take off for a ride while they ate – not the best for family time, but it helped me burn calories and kept me from eating a big supper. That was the year I lost a lot of weight.
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