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My Best Garage Sale Finds

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Years ago, Mom introduced me to the idea of going to garage sales. People sell the darnedest things at their garage sales. Garage sales take time, you have to hit quite a few before you find the item you want or need. If you are in more of a hurry, find a thrift store instead. I love a bargain.

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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Just look at the many people scouring garage sales in the summer. Likewise, thrift stores are always full of people. 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. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.”

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4 Simple Strategies to Save on Children’s Clothes

Couponing 101

That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. Ask Family and Friends. Aim for Neutral Items.

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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I had three baby showers when I was pregnant for my son–one from each side of the family and one from my co-workers. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. There was very little I had to buy for my child after these showers.

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3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family

Saving Cents With Sense

You can find lightly used clothes and toys at garage sales or thrift stores to save as much as 90 percent off retail, according to LivingOnADime.com, a site dedicated to frugal living. The post 3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Another great item to buy used is your car.

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7 Side Hustle Ideas for Stay-At-Home Parents

Couponing 101

If your friends and family are amazed by the amazing snapshots you take of your little ones, then you might consider starting a side hustle as a photographer. Families like yours are always looking for people to take pictures of them. Photographer. If you have a natural ability to get children to smile, all the better! eBay Vendor.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

But, we also need stuff for emotional support – stuff to remind us that we are part of a generations old family, that we have accomplished significant tasks, seen impressive places and conquered difficult situations. But, they have to get rid of some stuff to make room for the stuff they inherit from family.

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