Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. Neighborhood sales are my favorite, and they are prolific in spring and fall. Here is a short list of some of my favorite finds at garage, estate and thrift store sales.

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Buy Buying Garage Sale Garage 178

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 16, 2013

For small packages, find interesting magazine pages to use in wrapping. Some retail stores do still give out gift boxes for free, always check if you are buying in a brick and mortar store. Christmas cards are becoming a forgotten tradition, but we still get and give some. Shop garage sales and thrift stores and estate sales.

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Thrifty Christmas Gifts Thrift Stores 174

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 26, 2012

It gives you the structure that is needed when you don’t know how to start on something. Once you get started, you may find that the momentum will keep you going. If I`m working on a project and it has competing priorities, I find it extremely helpful to book off some time to just focus on the project. Book Time To Finish It.

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Organic Organization Work From Home Garage Sale 187

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

So, it’s OK to want stuff, to get stuff, to give stuff, to use stuff, and to get rid of stuff. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. You start to give a bit of stuff away. Moving to a bigger home.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

Family Balance Sheet

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Include anything that you’d like to add to give the reader an idea about your personality. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. So we needed to find a balance between taking care of the kids and the house. Who could you give money to? Where are you from?

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Debt Debt Free Finance Friends And Family Sale 245

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

We get desperate to find gifts for everyone on the list. However, in reviewing the best things to wait to buy on various sites, I find that cameras are one of those items. However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. I know I do. Winter clothes. Cosmetics and jewelry.

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Buy Buying Consignment Shops TVs 223

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2017

One of those something’s is probably going to be finding a way to never be in that situation again – which means you will learn to start saving, some how, some time. The things that give us pleasure vary by temperament. For some, having an unmet need is enough to make a saver. Time of life.

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Making Recession College 401K 124

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Savvy decorators can give a living room or bedroom a makeover with a budget as small as $500. You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. You may be able to find pillows for a fraction of the original price.

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Budget Budgeting Friends And Family Sale Furniture 255

Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Find Back to School Clothes for Less. Instead, take a look at some great tips for how to find back to school clothes for less. Find Back to School Clothes for Less: 1. Can’t find one in your area? You will also be able to find plenty of uniform items. Use coupons and pair them with sales to help you save.

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Clothes Clothing Swap Garage Sale 40

Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

Secondhand gear should work just fine and will give your child an opportunity to try the sport out before you invest a lot of money. You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports.

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Sports Kids Craigslist Kids and Family 40

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 29, 2011

Contests are cheaper to enter now, all you have to do is give away some information – like your email id, and put up with some clutter in your email box (the item you just subscribed to). I’ve always loved going to sales – garage sales, estate sales, auctions, moving sales – no matter.

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Money Making Garage Sale Contest 173

Koupon Karen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. Additionally, having your primary furniture in place gives you a functional space to take breaks and rest during the unpacking process. Embrace the journey, and soon, you’ll find yourself fully at home in your new surroundings.

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Home Tucson Furniture Friends And Family Sale 52

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Housing prices are down across the USA and Canada, and many homeowners find themselves with a house that’s no longer worth what they originally paid. Potential problems not revealed by a home inspection might pop up while the buyer is living in the property, giving them the chance to walk away. Passive Income With Real Estate.

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Rent Home Real Estate Work 183

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 9, 2011

Women especially need to give themselves permission to negotiate, be exposed to those doing negotiations and practice negotiation. My daughter-in-law walked into a furniture store and talked the manager into giving her a 20% off the top discount on all furniture purchased that day – since she was buying a lot. Give Yourself Permission.

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Haggle Haggling Price Discount 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You will actually find that you are trimming costs from your monthly expenses by following these 5 green ideas. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. You are giving a home to a perfectly good item that may have been unjustly disposed of. Well, guess what; you can. Borrow items.

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Saving Money Green Money Bulk 157

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 21, 2013

Check in with your county clerk and find out if there is a master plan for your county, then see if you can talk to someone on the planning committee. Find out who owns the land around the area and why they bought it. Garage sales make a good excuse to get into the area without it seeming weird or awkward.

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Real Estate Home Buy Buying 202

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Find and visit as many playgrounds/parks in your area together as you can. Let the kids help you find area parks and playgrounds and then plan a route that lets you visit one or two per day – pack a picnic and some cold drinks and don’t forget the sunscreen. Hold a garage sale together.

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Grandchildren Building Backyard Inexpensive 191

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

You can find the marketplace by clicking on the Buy/Sell tab at the top of the page, or by clicking on “Marketplace” under the “Frugal Living” tab. They have flipped the process, giving the buyer more control over the things that matter to them. And you can find out more at Ukobia.com. Why did we partner with Ubokia?

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Fair-Trade Buy Buying Garage Sale 86

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 13, 2016

Last week I visited a garage sale. Just sit through the sales presentation and then take advantage of the ‘free’ advice. They give you advice on how you should be invested then try to sign you up so they get to do it for you – usually for a fee paid whether or not you end up making any money.

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Buy Buying Coke Garage Sale 100

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. Our tradition was to stretch out the gift giving and opening. These make nice gifts too.

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Holiday Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family Christmas 202

Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

It’s always a challenge to find the balance between wanting to give your child the most amazing birthday ever and working with your realistic budget. I find that even though my son’s birthday is so close to the holidays, it actually works out quite well, financially. And this year, our budget was lower than ever.

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Birthday Son Cupcakes Clearance 107

Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. A lot of people give away their furniture and other furnishings and belongings simply because it is easier and faster than selling it. . #5

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Saving Money Money Home Furniture 89

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 2, 2011

Not many – but by planning ahead now you might find ways to lessen the expenses you will face next month and use the annual experience as a teachable moment in your child’s personal finance education. learning to give by having them donate last years clothing. I love to shop garage sales. Get Social.

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College Money Personal Finance Student 192

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

You have to find a pattern you like, get the machine out, buy the fabric, cut it out and all of the other steps involved. I bought out a lady at a garage sale long ago, made several dresses, shirts, shorts and cover ups out of some of the material and still have a gob left over. Her answer, nope you can’t really.

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Sewing Sewing Machines Machines Saving Money 201

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 6, 2016

I pick up a lot of them at garage sales for 25 cents to a $1. Graham (and Buffet) are known for their practice of ‘value investing’ – finding stocks that are undervalued. For the price of giving up your email id, you can use the stock screener he has built based on this formula.

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For the Mommas

JULY 24, 2016

Shop around at garage sales, thrift stores and online classifieds for furniture and other household items. Ask around, see if someone you know may have an extra of something they’re not using and don’t need so they’d be happy to give it to you. Find all kinds of fun activities you can do at home. Eat out less.

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Frugal Lives Frugal Living Frugal Magazine and Newspaper Subscriptions 49

Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

If you want to switch it up a little or have more than 4 players, definitely give Bananagrams a try! You can go HERE to find an online retailer or store near you that carries these games. One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2. Ah, another classic!

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 59

Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

If you want to switch it up a little or have more than 4 players, definitely give Bananagrams a try! You can go HERE to find an online retailer or store near you that carries these games. Pictionary (3+ players) One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2.

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Games Family Friends And Family Sale Kids and Family 40

The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Biking with my kids Most folks find this absolutely bananas. We had to sell it less than 3 years after buying it, and between that and the market timing (bought in 2009, sold in 2012), we were lucky to come out of the whole situation with our original mortgage paid off completely by the sale! Hosting garage sales & reselling items.

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Kids and Family Parenting Cars Car 191

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 14, 2012

Part of it due to the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform Act, but I also give a lot of credit to the jingles of Freecreditreport.com. Broke Professionals : How to Prepare to Give an Effective Presentation – Presenting ideas, products and information is an integral part of being in business. Funancials : Should I Cancel My Credit Card?

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Credit Cards Credit Finance Personal Finance 220

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

When I go to garage sales, I see folks selling nearly new home decorations for a pittance. Find what you like and keep it. We had to give up a long and wide easement in our yard, lose a bunch of trees, AND pay more than $20,000 to pay the sewer bond as well as pay an ongoing charge for sewer usage.

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Home Washer and Dryer Do It Yourself Garage 100