Prairie Eco-Thrifter
DECEMBER 13, 2012
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.
Family Balance Sheet
NOVEMBER 19, 2014
Tell us about you and your family. We realized that we wanted to travel as a family and the only thing keeping us from seeing the world was money. We sold extra items that we weren’t using through Craigslist and garage sales. Where are you from? What do you and your spouse do for a living? What are your hobbies?
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Koupon Karen
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Consider hosting a garage sale or listing items online to sell. For each box, list a brief inventory of its contents and prioritize its unpacking level with a simple system (e.g., “A” for high priority, “C” for low priority). It’s an opportunity to reset, redecorate, and redefine your living space.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 27, 2011
Instead of buying items that you may only need for one time, you should consider borrowing items from a friend, family member, or a neighbor. You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Well, guess what; you can. Buy in bulk. It’s also a whole lot cheaper. Buy used items. Buy organic.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
AUGUST 2, 2011
According to the July 15, 2010 Back to School Survey from the National Retail Federation, the average family spent around $600 per child for back to school needs, split between clothing (37%); electronics (30%); shoes (17%) and school supplies (16%). I love to shop garage sales. Involve Your Child in Planning and Budgeting.
Prairie Eco-Thrifter
APRIL 3, 2013
The pay was low to boot! Many seamstresses lived on the charity of family and friends in addition to their pay. In many parts of the US, people learned to sew as part of their life skills – from parents or family or schools. Learning to sew takes time and equipment. Is it a skill that is worthwhile to learn these days?
Saving Cents With Sense
OCTOBER 24, 2011
Thrift and craft stores can also inspire your creative spirit, as well as offer great low cost accessories for your new costume. Check closets, the garage, the linen closet, or your craft cupboard to make your own costume! Invite friends/family over and ask them to bring any used costumes (and accessories) that they don’t want.
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