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. Why do so many people have such strong feelings about how one family raises their children?

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. For family dinners, have everyone bring a dish, or better yet, do a traveling dinner. Our extended family get togethers always involve folks bringing their own favorite alcohol as well as a specific dish for the meal.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 23, 2014

riding lawn mowers, garage door openers and many, many more things we take for granted today. Ours was smaller (about 700 square feet) – 2 bedrooms (my brother and I shared one and my parents the other), a kitchen and a living room, No basement or garage. Hair cuts were done at home by a family member.

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Growing Home and Garden Radios Kids and Family 180

Family Balance Sheet

JUNE 10, 2013

Participate in a Community Yard Sale vs. a Single Family Yard Sale. If you don''t have a large neighborhood to participate with, then ask your friends to join you and advertise a "multi-family". This presents fear to many, but here''s an easy tip. Thrifting' Everything is out of my house now and it feels so much lighter.

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Craigslist Sale Friends And Family Sale TVs 153