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7 Tips for a Successful Yard Sale

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Yard sales. I happen to LOVE yard sales. I love going to them and I love having yard sales. If I have a free Saturday morning from April thru September--unfortunately it''s rare--I try to hit a community yard sale. Every year, we participate in our community''s yard sale. This was a big year to get rid of toys.

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Keep Clutter at Bay by Recognizing Where It Comes From

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Another source of clutter with kids is gifts that well-meaning friends and relatives give. We want toys, especially toys that aren’t multi-purpose, to be kept to a minimum. While I appreciate the thought, those toys don’t get used often, and I feel bad donating them or giving them away.

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How Little Could You Spend on Your Child in a Year?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. I got brand new clothes , a stroller, a playpen, toys, blankets, the list goes on and on. Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales.

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Stuff – Full Circle

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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.

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Super Saver Holiday Ideas

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

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. You can pick up beautiful decorations, wreaths, linens, trees and more at these sales.

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Market Place: Featured Items for Sale

Saving Cents With Sense

FAMILY Banner $10. Chuck & Friends DVD and toy truck $5. Chuck & Friends DVD and toy truck $5. Maybe you have been wanting to have a garage sale but have not wanted to go through the hassle of setting up and tearing down. Do you want to be featured? Halloween File Folder Tag Album $10.

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20 Board Games to Play at Family Game Night

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Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! If your game cabinet has gotten a little stale or you just want to add on to what you already have, check out these ideas for some of the best board games for family game night! It never gets old.

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