Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

We do put up decorations (ones I buy at garage sales or thrift stores and reuse each year). Tip # 2 Recycle/reuse costumes. Search the attic, the backs of the closets, the garage and see what inspiration presents. Dad’s old cowboy hat and a rope from the garage can be the start of a cowboy get up.

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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 paying for television programming, view free TV or cheap movies on Netflix (or maybe even read a real book!). Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 14, 2012

A giant pool, waterfalls, a 7 car garage, a dock for a yacht, 11 bathrooms, and 15,000 square feet of living space. Just because something is free does not mean one needs to take it, especially if it’s nothing needed nor useful. It’s about reducing, reusing, repurposing, recycling, and regifting – not shopping.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 13, 2012

Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Reuse your own decorations. Now that we are retired, we find free Christmas concerts and orchestra performances to attend. There are typically many free holiday events from which to choose. These make nice gifts too. It was a great show.

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Saving Everyday

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

How To Save Money on Gluten-Free Foods by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. by Military Wives Saving.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

How To Save Money on Gluten-Free Foods by Pays2Save. 5 Tips At Saving Money at a Garage Sale by Pays2Save. How to Remove Ink from Plastic Containers – Reuse Your Containers by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. 21 Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags – Plastic Recycling by Sweet Pennies From Heaven. by Military Wives Saving.

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