Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 12, 2011
People actually get together to throw parties and exchange gifts in July! I’m not advocating that you add yet another gift giving celebration to your already expensive holiday traditions, but I do want to encourage you to think about Christmas in the month of July. Now we are again at square one – buying gifts for all.
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. I’ve seen friends of mine spend hundreds of dollars per season on their infants.
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Prairie Eco-Thrifter
JULY 3, 2014
Another source of clutter with kids is gifts that well-meaning friends and relatives give. However, most of the gifts that they get are only one purpose gifts. If something is cheap at a garage sale, I may buy it even if I’m not sure that I’ll use it. After all, it’s so cheap.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 13, 2012
These make nice gifts too. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. They kind of look like the ones for sale at Curious Country Creations. Plan ahead and hit garage sales, but especially estate sales. Holiday time can be fun, but so very expensive and consequently stressful.
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. I like my stuff and I refuse to acquiesce to the guilt trips imposed by others. Humans need stuff. You want stuff.
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. I grew up with this, in theory and in practice.
Koupon Karen
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. It’s an opportunity to reset, redecorate, and redefine your living space. For those leaping, whether it’s across town or the country, the process can be both exhilarating and overwhelming. Take Tucson, for instance.
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