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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Couponing 101

MAY 10, 2012

One of the simplest ways to save money (especially if you love bread as much as I do) is to home-make your bread rather than buying it at the store. A loaf of bread from the bakery at the grocery store costs at least $2. You can often find them at thrift stores and garage sales, though!

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 11, 2019

You can find positions providing video-based lessons or written instruction. Do you love finding a great deal? Selling some of your finds on eBay can help turn your next-level shopping skills into extra cash. If you love watching your child learn and grow, you might also enjoy teaching others! eBay Vendor.

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Couponing 101

AUGUST 6, 2019

You can find secondhand sports gear at thrift stores, garage sales, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and sports resale shops, like Play It Again Sports. Instead, focus on finding quality products intended for young athletes. However, the best products usually come at a high cost.

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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. As a young mom, I saved like mad – going to garage sales, thrift stores and accepting hand me downs on toys and clothing.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 24, 2012

Take the time to learn any requisite skills, either by reading, learning online or perhaps attending some of the home improvement big box store presentations and skill shops. Garage or estate sales. Thrift shops. Find the right installer. Talk to people you know to find who they may have used for their work.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!)

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The Frugal Girl

JUNE 10, 2024

Also, thrifting —I very rarely buy new, it’s normally secondhand. I used to garage sale quite a bit for my kids’ toddler and preschool clothes but as they’ve gotten bigger and pickier I have better luck finding what they’ll wear in their size at the thrift store. And better luck for us adults too.)

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Lists for Santa Claus, or for birthday gifts start them out and soon they are eyeing and selecting from the wonderful bounty at the stores. Some get stuff from stores, the less financially favored head for thrift stores, garage sales, Mom’s house or the trash pickup routes. Leaving the nest.

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Cycle Kids and Family Friends And Family Sale Garage Sale 113

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

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. You can also find older, quality items at used furniture stores. 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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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 12, 2016

Instead of throwing your money away, why not try a few of these suggestions instead and find that you really can exercise without breaking the bank. Then select Health/Fitness and scroll to find a workout that looks interesting to you. Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!)

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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. So find out where your local beauty school, massage school and mechanics school is and become a regular.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

It is no secret that most people today are trying to find ways to save money. Even at discount stores, new furniture can easily set you back thousands of dollars. Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. And people are getting creative in how they do it, too.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

Learning how to do alterations could land you a job in a bridal salon or formal wear store. If you own a material store, you want someone on staff that understands the customers – someone who knows how to sew! 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.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

Picture frames are one of those household items you can find anywhere. Whether you are browsing at a local thrift shop, flea market, garage sale, or just perusing your own garage or basement, we all seem to have an abundance of them! at most craft stores…take a 40% off coupon if visiting Hobby Lobby!)

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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. Find all kinds of fun activities you can do at home. If you calculate your mortgage interest, the cost of insurance and maintenance, buying can be much more expensive than renting. Batch your errands.

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