Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 4, 2013

I love going to garage sales. Last summer, a lady on the street next to ours had a wonderful sale. This past weekend, I went out garage sailing just for fun. I really didn’t want it, but hubby thought it looked neat and was a family ‘heirloom’ So it got in the van for the trip home. Here is why.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 12, 2011

Making some decisions now about what you will and won’t do during the holidays will allow you to set up a budget as well as talk to any affected family members or friends (and even business contacts) so that you can set their expectations. Does this happen in your family too? If you garage sale, look for those decorations!

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Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 30, 2015

We spent the rest of the day with my extended family and after Thanksgiving dinner I browsed the sales circulars and decided that I would venture out around mid-morning on Friday. I do like to shop online, but we were shopping for our “adopted family” and my kids like to participate. The sneakers could wait.

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Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale. If something is cheap at a garage sale, I may buy it even if I’m not sure that I’ll use it.

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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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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

If I’m taking away time from my family then the cost is too high, regardless of the savings. The savings will vary depending on your family size and eating habits. Sales come in cycles and you should definitely buy a few months worth of the items your family will use or eat, but there’s no need to buy more than that.

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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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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

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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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

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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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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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 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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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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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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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

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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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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Saving Cents With Sense

APRIL 4, 2013

324% Sales Rank in Toys & Games: 191 (was 810 yesterday). (93). Classic family house packed with details, like mail box, lawnmower, outdoor light, water tap in the garden and much more. Classic family house packed with details, like mail box, lawnmower, outdoor light, water tap in the garden and much more. by LEGO Creator.

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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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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2013

The cost of fuel is becoming prohibitive for drivers of larger vehicles, so much so that sales of the big, thirsty vehicles like Hummers are on the decline. How much room does a family really need? As families are reported to be smaller, why do we need all that extra space?

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Family Balance Sheet

MAY 21, 2013

There is a $35 family pass available for 2 adults and up to 3 students(immediate family members). There is no admission charge, but you might have to pay to park at a nearby parking garage. Food is not permitted inside the park, but there is a Family Picnic Pavilion right outside the park. Family travel'

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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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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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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 15, 2012

My family has a crawl space downstairs, a pantry upstairs, and a freezer in the garage. You can cross-reference your food storage list to sales flyers and coupons if you are really looking to save. Tips for Wasting Less Food According to research, the average family throws away as much as $100 worth of food every month.

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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

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

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 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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Nicoles Nickels

DECEMBER 13, 2012

I keep a closet in the garage with gifts that I wasn’t so into. In order to avoid this potential faux paus, look to other ways to “re-gift” which could be selling the item at a yard sale, returning it to the store for store credit to get something you like better, or even to re-sell the gift! Is that the question?

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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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Family Balance Sheet

JANUARY 18, 2012

We don't have a pantry closet, so I use several cupboards in my kitchen for food storage and some shelves in my garage for any overflow. Because of my lack of space, I am more of a ‘shop as I need’ kind of person and I use the sales flyers to plan a week’s menu. I don't keep a large stockpile, because of my lack of storage space.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 22, 2011

With PrimoSpot you can enter the address of the place you are planning to go and have it search for on-street parking, garage parking, and bike racks. All too often, people get coupons and by the product being offered only because it is on sale. With this app you can coordinate driving plans with family, friends, and coworkers.

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