Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 25, 2014

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Blender Fifteen years ago, I bought a blender at a garage sale for $3. Toaster Oven I bought a toaster oven at a garage sale for $2. Instead, I settled on a garage sale stand mixer I found for $10. Electronics.

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Buying Second-Hand Saving Money Money Garage Sale 177

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Before you buy new, consider whether or not you can save money — and the earth — by purchasing the following items used: Electronics. There are many consumer electronics items that you can purchase used. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. Go Frugal'

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Saving Money Money Used Buy 213

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

How about when a lamp stops working? I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. I give away perfectly good electronics because they are ‘out of date’ – they don’t work with new software. I’m guilty as well.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You can live a much greener life by adopting a couple of green living ideas and adding them to your shopping habits. Sharing power tools and other electronic devices will cut down on the production of these difficult to dispose of items. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

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. Partake in federal work-study programs.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

Also, fresh blueberries at this time too, is on sale for $1 to $2 less, thanks to it being summer in South America. and BOGO at some shops such as Publix). Other Items on Sale: Last-minute cruise deals, discounted gym memberships, end-of-fiscal-year electronics, tax discounts, and secondhand items at garage sales.

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