Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

It will help your family foster their creative side. You will build something unique to your family, customized to the things you care about, individualized with family member names, pictures, interests and etc. It can reinforce a family value or an educational need specific to your family. Where to start?

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! Ticket To Ride (2-5 players).

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

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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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Family Balance Sheet

MAY 24, 2011

You’ll find me posting over at Adventures of Life, Love and Librarianship about Asking for a Discount in Today's Economy , and I’m excited to welcome Liz from Hoosier Homemade to Family Balance Sheet: Hi there, Family Balance Sheet fans! I'm Liz from Hoosier Homemade , and am so excited to be chatting with you today. I cook and bake.A

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. Please do not put your health or the health of your family at risk by not processing your food using the appropriate equipment.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

There have been countless times I have seen nearly new, decorator pieces being sold for pennies on the dollar at garage sales because the homeowner decided to re-decorate. Instead of taking the family to a movie, have a home movie night with friends and family. Avoid re-decorating your home every few years.

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Making Do Making Green And Frugal Friends And Family Sale 219

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. These are simple, easy ways that our family takes to help the environment and to save money. Hang clothes to dry.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

I used to darn my family’s socks, but now don’t. He built his own garage. At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? What happens when your favorite pair of leather boots starts to lose it’s soul? Few try to repair or get it repaired.

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Repairs San Francisco Radios Garage 214

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter. To be successful, I think you need access to free or really cheap bulk sale items. You need to be the gal going in after the neighborhood garage sales and hauling everything left away – for free.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

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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Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Kids and Family Clothes 176

Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 8, 2013

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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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

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!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Tell us about you and your family. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Family and friends may think you are crazy for paying off your debt. Where are you from?

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Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

A few hours later, you have a beautiful and delicious loaf of bread that feeds the entire family. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though! You literally throw the ingredients in the machine and let it do its thing. Yes – bread machines can be expensive.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

But while your child’s participation in sports may be fun for the whole family, it might not be so great for your pocketbook. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Sports equipment can get pricey.

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Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. It’s a chance to create new memories, make new friends, and establish a comfortable living space for yourself and your family. Not only does this lighten your load, but it can also provide extra funds to help with moving expenses.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales. For family dinners, have everyone bring a dish, or better yet, do a traveling dinner.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 21, 2011

FAMILY Banner $10. 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? Do you want to be featured? Halloween File Folder Tag Album $10. Recycled Halloween Door Sign $6.

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Old Navy Sale Halloween Friends And Family Sale 55

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. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Consuming less means less manufacturing, production, and creation of environmentally unfriendly items.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Guest Post Author Bio: This post was written and provided by Martha Keagan who has family who lives in San Francisco apartments. This post was written with her family in mind to create ways to liven up their apartment. Related posts: 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales.

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Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most. If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It’s incredible.

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

The family honored her with a family and friends celebration in the Missouri History Museum. I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. The third week of March was my Mother-in-laws 90 th birthday.

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Making Paper Wine Friends And Family Sale 187

Marnies Coupon-a-rama

JUNE 21, 2014

Don''t forget garage sales! Renting a larger cabin costs more than renting for your own family, but if their are enough rooms and space, you can split costs with others and your net outlay is less, sometimes substantially less. First off, we can get our gear for our hobbies at a discount (yeah, this is shopping).

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The Coupon Game

APRIL 19, 2011

I found some at a garage sale one day and we've been using them every year since. You can make your own Resurrection Eggs to share with your family this Easter. I was introduced to the idea of Resurrection Eggs when my first daughter was very young. Also, read John chapter 19. Use a clean 1-dozen egg carton to store the eggs in.

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Home Garage Sale Easter Garage 85

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. Family hand me downs and heirloom furniture can also save you money. 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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

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. The pay was low to boot! Although Mom didn’t sew much (she did mend), she made sure I took Home Ec in high school.

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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.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

What you see today as a quiet family friendly zone, may actually already be on its way to becoming a commercial district. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward. We own a condo in a resort area with these types of regulations. Walk the neighborhood to get a feel for it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Perhaps you recently inherited an heirloom antique from a family member (like that old love seat from the 1900’s), or maybe it is a chair you bought when you married and it has sentimental value. Maybe it is just something you found at a sale that doesn’t quite match your decor.

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Sewing Machines Furniture Re-use Arm and Hammer 100

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 16, 2011

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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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

One where you spend time with your family, have great conversations, read and get outside to do things that are fun and healthy. Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. You have more options with a frugal lifestyle. You can end up well ahead in the long run.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy. 8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

10 Tips for getting Family Travel Deals by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. Seven Ways to Save Money at Fast Food Restaurants by Thrifty Jinxy. 8 Budget Fitness Tips – Work Your Body NOT Your Wallet by Thrifty Jinxy. How to Save Money on Groceries Without Coupons by Thrifty Jinxy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 5, 2012

Is having a million dollar net worth an important life goal for you and your family? Garage Sale Results Well, the last two weekends of ours have been busy to say the least. We hosted two garage sales in. Eight Things Millionaires Have In Common With Each Other. This post was written by Marie. The Spectrum Group.

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Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Yard sales. I happen to LOVE yard sales. I love going to them and I love having yard sales. If I have a free Saturday morning from April thru September--unfortunately it''s rare--I try to hit a community yard sale. Every year, we participate in our community''s yard sale. 7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale.

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153

The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. There’s always been garage sales/flea markets, library, state parks, fishing. I had huge medical bills for the spouse, was only working PRN, and needed new ideas on cutting corners. How did you get interested in saving money? But generally, most things have gone up in cost.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

I was surprised to learn that many families use these at every meal rather than real plates so they have fewer dishes to do. You can often by these cheap at garage sales. There is a growing trend for “ family cloth ” which is reusable cloth to replace toilet paper. Paper plates and cups? Plastic silverware?

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