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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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! eBay Vendor.

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Parenting At Home Home Work From Home 104

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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Bread At Home Frugal Bread Machines 68

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. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

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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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

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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Re-use Used Furniture Furniture Recycle 100

Family Balance Sheet

JULY 19, 2012

Every year, I have a yard sale. It usually coincides with our neighborhood's big sale and I make out quite nicely with the profits. I've been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes stacked in my garage to prove it. I've been tackling clutter since January and I had the boxes stacked in my garage to prove it.

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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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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Saving Cents With Sense

OCTOBER 24, 2011

Thrift and craft stores can also inspire your creative spirit, as well as offer great low cost accessories for your new costume. Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! Invite friends/family over and ask them to bring any used costumes (and accessories) that they don’t want.

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Halloween Friends And Family Sale Clothing and Accessories Saving 98

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.

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