Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 3, 2014

Fashion changes and new or nearly new clothing gets sold at sales or donated to charity. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment. For me, going to sales is not just a means to find things I need at rock bottom prices, it is also entertainment.

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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. The post 3 Tried-and-True Tips for a Frugal Family appeared first on Saving Cents With Sense. Another great item to buy used is your car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JULY 3, 2014

We’re fairly frugal and try to limit our expenditures. I have a soft spot for good sales, whether they be at the local retail store (I bought way too many Gymboree shirts for my daughter when they were on sale for $3.99) or at a garage sale. My husband and I aren’t constant consumers.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 10, 2013

Garage sales – I found a guitar for $5.00 once at a garage sale and bought it for my grandson. Musical instrument exchanges – some sites let owners list and buyers browse used instrument sales. Go Frugal' Find A Used Instrument. Pawn shops – there are even some that specialize in musical instruments.

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Saving Everyday

JANUARY 1, 2015

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Couponing 101

NOVEMBER 7, 2016

If you’re not careful, decor costs – even frugal DIY projects – can really get away from you. Just find a cute printable, pop it in a cheap frame (check Goodwill, garage sales, your attic, etc. I just love the feel of Fall, and I always get excited to get the house feeling cozy! and spray paint the frame to match!),

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Sure I knew about the ‘White sales’ – the ones stores used to have in January on sheets and towels and such, but I really hadn’t a clue that there is a best time to buy many other things! However, I wait until spring and summer to buy decorations – and get them at garage sales. Winter clothes. Brand name TVs.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 28, 2014

The truth is, there are plenty of things our grandparents and great grandparents did that were eco-friendly and frugal that we can easily do today. Go Frugal Go Green' So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. That’s good for the Earth and for personal finances. They’re very durable.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 28, 2013

Use coupons and pair them with sales to help you save. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Back to School Frugal save money' Use coupons and coupon codes !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MAY 23, 2015

I keep a roll of heavy paper (which I buy at Home Depot for about $11 for a roll about 2 inches thick and 2 feet wide) to use in wrapping packages, protecting floors during home projects, making garage sale signs and etc. I will probably use an old garage sale board game as the base, and just glue the printed game mat to it.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JUNE 15, 2014

Hold a garage sale together. Living a Frugal Life: Exploring Staycations Old Time Free Summer Activities for Kids Grandparenthood Can Be Expensive! Go Frugal' The complexity, length, composition and technical difficulty of the production will be a function of the child’s age and interest levels.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 15, 2012

I have found that garage sales , flea markets , estate sales or Mom/Grandma’s basement are the best places to score a great deal on used canning jars. Canners are readily available for sale at a great discount through online sellers at eBay and Craigslist.

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Couponing 101

MAY 29, 2019

You can find used children’s clothing at thrift stores, garage sales, or online via Facebook Marketplace or eBay. That means a lot of other families need to offload children’s clothing that was barely worn, so you can snag some great deals. Aim for Neutral Items. Whenever possible, try to focus on neutrals.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

We were poor, Mom and Dad lived every day showing us what it meant to ‘make it do’ and we often ‘did without’ Here are my thoughts on frugal ways to make things do. Go Frugal Go Green' I grew up with this, in theory and in practice. Take care of your wardrobe to keep it looking work and wear worthy.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 19, 2014

Many of the other items I needed like cloth diapers and clothes for the baby in bigger sizes I bought from garage sales. Go Frugal Go Green' All those items got plenty of use as all three of my kids used them. In my children’s first few years of life, food was the biggest expense. We Love to Spend Money on Our Children.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 5, 2014

Check out local thrift stores, Craigslist ads, and garage sales for low cost (and sometimes free!) Frugal excercise new year save money' Once you’ve gotten into a good routine you may feel ready to take things up a notch. equipment like mats, hand weights, and fitness benches. All rights reserved. This site uses affiliate links.

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Saving Cents With Sense

AUGUST 8, 2016

Use coupons and pair them with sales to help you save. Hit up fall garage sales. Even in the fall months, garage sales can still be found. Check your local paper or Craigslist for sales in your area advertising children’s clothing. Use coupons and coupon codes !

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 6, 2012

You can find the marketplace by clicking on the Buy/Sell tab at the top of the page, or by clicking on “Marketplace” under the “Frugal Living” tab. Think of Ubokia as being an online garage sale where you are encouraged to share exactly what it is you are looking for. You can now buy, sell, trade, and share, with fellow fans !

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 23, 2013

I already had saved up a box full of wine bottles, in hopes of selling them at my next garage sale, so we didn’t have any cash outlay for those. Go Frugal' We decided to re-label 10 empty wine bottles using a picture of an historical event for each decade of her life. Have you made centerpieces? What was your experience?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

MARCH 17, 2013

At garage sales, are you attracted to those still usable but slightly defective items that no one else wants? He was a trained radio and TV repairman, when those had tubes. I wish he was still around. I’ve got a lot of things that need fixing! When did we become a throwaway society? Do you enjoy making old things new again?

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Just find a cute printable, pop it in a cheap frame (check Goodwill, garage sales, your attic, etc. What I especially love about it is that it can be a very inexpensive way to decorate your home for the seasons! and spray paint the frame to match!), maybe add a little embellishment, and voila! Cheap home decor!

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 29, 2024

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? I was born frugal, into a super frugal family. What’s your best frugal win? What’s the easiest/hardest part of being frugal? Is there anything unique about frugal living in your area? What frugal tips have you tried and abandoned?

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 27, 2011

You no longer have to go to garage sales and flea markets to pick up these items. Secondhand products are often just as effective and as attractive as brand new items. Buying automobiles, electronics, furniture, and home appliances second hand is easier than ever with the rise of online auction sites.

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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. These make nice gifts too. Thrift stores are also a great place to shop.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 3, 2013

The Frugal Girl blog does a great job of discussing this point! Today it is much less expensive to buy your clothes, even if you buy brand new and certainly if you shop some of the chic re-sale shops or even the thrift stores. Time saved alone is worth the small effort you expend in learning how to make these repairs. Sewing is an art.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

You can visit garage sales, local flea markets and scratch and dent stores to locate used furniture that needs to be refurbished. Related posts: 10 Ways to Shop Green and Budget Friendly During Boxing Day Sales. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture. Budget and Kid Friendly Fun.

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Saving Cents With Sense

MARCH 30, 2015

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! These ways to repurpose picture frames are fun, frugal, and purposeful! Frugal diy frugal living' 10 Ways to Repurpose Picture Frames.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JUNE 13, 2013

Check out some thrift stores, vintage stores, flea markets, and garage sales. Pick out your desired paint color at the hardware store and ask the sales person what you will need to paint a room. Sometimes, fabric stores will have sales on remnants up to three yards, which is ideal for upholstering a stool or side chair.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound. 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. Although upholstery material can be very expensive (think $25+ a yard), you can find it on sale.

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The Frugal Girl

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

How long have you been reading The Frugal Girl? The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! The Frugal Girl is one of the few blogs whose URL I have memorized, so I’ve never missed an entry! What’s your best frugal win? K in her dance costume 2.

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Saving Cents With Sense

JANUARY 19, 2013

Buy a dated, smooth-gliding rocker at a garage sale for next to nothing and customize it with several yards of fabric and a staple gun. Reupholster Second-Hand Furniture. The woodwork doesn’t need to match exactly, instead choose pieces based on price and function.

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Couponing 101

FEBRUARY 28, 2020

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most! One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2. This is a list of quality games that are sure to provide hours and hours of family fun!

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Couponing 101

DECEMBER 8, 2012

I randomly mentioned my difficulty to a friend and she just so happened to have a few that she wasn’t able to sell at a garage sale and was going to give them away. Even though pool noodles are very cheap, I had a very hard time finding them in November! Talk about perfect timing!

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Couponing 101

JUNE 4, 2015

Family game nights are one of the easiest ways to have some frugal fun and spend quality time with the people you love most. Pictionary (3+ players) One of my most prized possessions is my original Pictionary board game that I found at a garage sale for $2. Pictionary never gets old for me.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 26, 2014

You can often by these cheap at garage sales. 5 Products That You Should Avoid Using How To Pack A Waste-Free Lunch Are You Daring Enough to Use Eco-Friendly Feminine Hygiene… The Greener Option That Saves You Money: Paper Towels vs.… 5 Things to Cut Back On to Reduce Your Environmental… Go Frugal Go Green'

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

I pointed out the multitude of new blogs related to saving money, being frugal, getting debt under control and learning about finances. Me: What kinds of frugality did you practice while you were earning your millions? Frugal Food Tips Have you been looking at your budget lately? The Spectrum Group.

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Coupons Do Work

JUNE 15, 2016

What you can save on, what to expect to go on sale, each month, a list of awesome things to stock up on for the entire year ! Also, fresh blueberries at this time too, is on sale for $1 to $2 less, thanks to it being summer in South America. Other Items on Sale: Tea, bedding during Winter White Sales, calendars, discount gift cards.

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