Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 11, 2016

Whether you are just starting out; wanting to freshen up your own older items; or furnishing a second home, furniture buying can make a big dent in your budget. But there are ways to save – consider used furniture. Ways to save on furniture. Garage sale and thrift store furniture bargains abound.

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The Frugal Girl

JANUARY 31, 2024

That’s the beauty of buying used! Furniture Painting Supply List The basics I use to get my painting jobs done! BOSCH Orbital Sander This affordable little sander has helped me prep countless pieces of furniture. Continue Reading The post A Lego bookshelf for Zoe appeared first on The Frugal Girl.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

JANUARY 30, 2012

Thrift stores are for more than just clothing, and they are great places to find used furniture for cheap. Some people wouldn’t be caught dead going into a thrift store, but they are often nice, clean stores where you can find great, gently used items at great prices. How to Shop for a Used Car.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

APRIL 24, 2013

Much of the time, baby clothes aren’t used harshly — especially newborn and early infant clothing. We bought a lot of our son’s onesies and other items (including a crib) at a consignment shop. It was much cheaper to buy these items gently used. They lasted us several years, including two cross-country moves.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

SEPTEMBER 13, 2012

Buying used clothes can be a great way to save money, especially if you have rapidly growing children. You can defray some of your clothing costs by shopping for deals at used clothing stores or thrift stores. Shop with a Friend It is important to shop with a friend, or an older child who wants to help.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 21, 2012

Back to school clothes shopping can be very expensive even if you only have one child. If your child attends a school with uniforms , then your shopping trip is fairly easy. For example, you can try shopping at thrift stores. Still, many schools do not have uniforms or strict dress codes.

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Prairie Eco-Thrifter

AUGUST 3, 2011

Before you start shopping around for ideas, it is a good idea to set a realistic budget. If you already own all of the furniture and accessories you will need to furnish your apartment, this will allow you to do more with less. Here are five ways to stretch your decorating dollars: 1) Buy used furniture.

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