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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. I look for the neighborhood sales, which are usually either in spring or fall.

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Should You Learn To Sew?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. When I married, I made a very simple velvet wedding gown and also saved a few hundred dollars. The pay was low to boot!

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Market Place: Featured Items for Sale

Saving Cents With Sense

FAMILY Banner $10. Wedding Dress Size 10 $200. Maybe you have been wanting to have a garage sale but have not wanted to go through the hassle of setting up and tearing down. Well now you can post your items here and watch the sale with minimal effort? Halloween File Folder Tag Album $10.

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. Wedding On A Budget: The Ceremony by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Which is Better?

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60+ Frugal Tips To Help You Save Money!

Saving Everyday

How To Have A Money Saving Wedding Reception by Living A Frugal Life. 10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. Wedding On A Budget: The Ceremony by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Which is Better?

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Meet a Reader | Biker Liz

The Frugal Girl

I am so impressed by the amount of biking and walking she and her family do, especially since it’s the functional sort, to get yourself from point A to point B. ” Sunrise on Lake Michigan I’ve moved a LOT – not as much as a military family, perhaps, but quite a bit for someone my age!

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Yakezie Carnival – Credit Cards Edition

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Many of us want to leave something behind for our family, but there are a few things you need to consider before taking on a monthly premium! Young Family Finance : Appropriate Tip – Find out what an appropriate tip is when you are eating out. Every family is different, but the list below will give you some ideas to start with.